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Homemade Indian Desserts/Sweets Recipes

Oct 22, 2019 | Last Updated: Oct 22, 2024 | by Swati

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Collection of easy Homemade Indian Desserts/Mithai, some fusion desserts for festivals like Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Christmas, Thanksgiving for serving and gifting to your family and friends.

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Mithai or Desserts are one of the most important part of any celebration. In Indian culture, sweets are also offered as bhog/prasad to the Divine.

Here is the collection of easy and fuss-free desserts(except a few) especially for the busy professionals and homemakers. In this post you will find recipes for Bhog or Prasad, serving at your parties and get togethers. There are recipes that you can make to gift to your loved ones.

Easy recipes with readily available ingredients for Diwali, Holi , Christmas. Eid or any other celebration like Thanksgiving and festivities.

Instead of buying from outside, make these sweet treats at home, with your special touch!! and share your love with your loved ones!!

Enjoy the festivities with your loved ones

Let's Explore, Cook Eat and Celebrate!!

Indian Desserts/Mithai Collection

This post is divided into different sections like Puddings/Kheer, Ladoo and other Mithai items, chocolate desserts and fusion desserts.

One of the most important ingredient to make Indian desserts is Khoya or evaporated milk solids, which is used in many recipes. You can buy Khoya from stores or make at home. Preparing Khoya in traditional way takes lot of time, so I make a quick batch of homemade khoya using my recipe. Click on the link for homemade Khoya recipe..

When pressed on time I prefer to use Almond Meal/Milk Powder/Milk Mawa(available in Indian grocery stores as a substitute for it. It also gives the authentic taste like the ones made with Khoya.

Table of Contents
  • About the post
  • Indian Desserts/Mithai Collection
  • Kheer and Puddings
  • Halwa and Churma
  • Indian Mithai/Ladoo/Fudge
  • Fusion Desserts and Desserts with Chocolates
  • Cookie Recipes

Kheer and Puddings

Chawal Ki Kheer | Rice Kheer
Traditional Indian Dessert Chawal Ki Kheer or Rice Kheer for auspicious occasions and festivals. Learn how to make the traditional way in open pot stove-top.
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Chawal ki Kheer
Meethe Jave/Vermicelli Pudding
Check out this recipe
Meethe Jave
Apple Kheer
Creamy rich milk pudding with goodness of sweet apples and raisins, thickened with almond flour for a quick and delicious dessert for get togethers or fasting days and festivals like Navaratri.
Check out this recipe
Apple Kheer with nuts
Badam Gur Ki Phirni
Traditional Badam Phirni sweetened with Jaggery for special occasions and festivals
Check out this recipe
Badam Gur Ki Phirni
Paan Phirni
Paan Phirni, delicious and refreshing take on the traditional Phirini for festivals and parties. Phirni flavoured with Betel /Paan Leaves and gulkand and spices, ideal for summers and parties.
Check out this recipe
Paan Phirni
Aam ki Phirini
Mango Phirni, delicious, creamy Indian dessert made with sweet mango puree and ground rice, cooked in milk and set in earthen bowls.
Check out this recipe
Mango Phirni Recipe Post
Moong Dal Kheer/ Paitham Paruppu Payasam
Kheer made with Moong Dal / Split Yellow Moong Lentils, cooked in milk and jaggery with nuts like almonds, cashew nuts and raisins. Moong Dal Recipe in Instant Pot.
Check out this recipe
Moong Dal Kheer/Paitham Paruppu Payasam
Mini Rasgulla Kheer
Mini Rasgulla Kheer Recipe | Learn how to make Rasgulla Kheer/ Rasgulla Payesh | Chenna Kheer Recipe for festivals like Holi and Diwali
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Mini Rasgulla Kheer/Chenna Kheer
Makhana Kheer/Makhane Ki Kheer
Creamy rich and loaded with nuts and raisins, Makhane Ki Kheer or Makhana Kheer Recipe for vrat/fasting days and special occasions.
Check out this recipe
Makhane Ki Kheer
Sama Rice aur Gajar Ki Kheer
Sama Rice Kheer with nutritious carrots, nuts and raisin. Gluten-free, wholesome meal for fasting days.
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Carrot Sama Rice Kheer
Quinoa Coconut Kheer
Vegan, Gluten-free Quinoa Pudding | Rich and creamy Kheer recipe with Quinoa and Coconut Milk
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Quinoa Kheer
Fruit Custard
Creamy Rich Eggless, Gelatin free Custard served chilled with fruits. It is a popular dessert from Indian cuisine made with Custard Powder and fresh fruits.
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Eggless Fruit Custard
Basundi
Traditional Creamy Basundi with mixed nuts(almonds and pistachios), flavoured with kesar, cardamom and nutmeg.
Check out this recipe
Basundi
Kesar Badam Milk
Healthy and delicous Kesar Badam Milk or Indian Almond Milk with saffron is a refreshing healthy beverage for both kids and adults. Serve it chilled in summers or hot in winters. it is refreshes and revitalizes the body and provides energy.
Check out this recipe
Kesar badam Doodh Recipe

Halwa and Churma

Moong Dal Halwa
Learn how to make traditional Moong Dal Halwa with split moong lentils, loads of ghee and nuts.
Check out this recipe
Moong Dal Halwa recipe
Sooji Halwa Recipe/Suji Ka Halwa Reicpe
Sooji Halwa Recipe | How to make Suji ka Halwa for Navratri Ashtami Kanya Poojan and other special occasions | Rava Sheera Recipe
Check out this recipe
Sooji Halwa
Gajar Halwa
One of the most popular Indian winter sweet treats, Gajar Ka Halwa. Carrots cooked in milk and evaporated milk solids, sweetened with sugar and garnished with lots of nuts.Learn how to make quick and easy Gajar Halwa under 30 minutes, without khoya in Pressure cooker on Stove top .
Check out this recipe
Besan Ka Halwa
Gluten-free Chickpea Flour Indian Dessert, made for festive occasions in desi ghee with nuts. Learn how to make Besan Ka Halwa in easy steps. 
Check out this recipe
Churma/Choorma
Whole Wheat Churma recipe. Churma recipe for festivals and special occasion. How to make Rajasthani Churma with Dal Baati.
Check out this recipe

Indian Mithai/Ladoo/Fudge

Gujiya for Holi
Flaky and delicious, Gujiya for Holi , with mawa/khoya , dry fruits and dipped in sugar syrup, coated with coconut flakes
Check out this recipe
Gujiya for Holi
Nutella and Nut Gujiyas
Nutella and Nut Gujiya.. Indian Gujiya/empanada/pastry filled with Nutella, Nuts and Coconut flakes. A twist on the  traditional Gujiya..
Check out this recipe
Mawa Kachoris
Special Exotic Mawa Kachoris are Indian hand pies, filled with mawa/khoya and mixed nuts, dipped in sugar syrup. Learn how to make Mawa Kachoris.
Check out this recipe
Mawa Kachoris
Kesar Pista Burfi
Kesar Pista Burfi Recipe for festivals | Learn how to make Kesar Pista Burfi without mawa and condensed milk
Check out this recipe
Kesar Pista Burfi
Gulab Jamun
Detailed Gulab Jamun Recipe with tips and tricks, for festivals like Diwali and Hoil
Check out this recipe
Gulab Jamun
Crispy Jalebi
Homemade Instant Crispy Jalebi without any fermented batter, for festivals and celebrations
Check out this recipe
Instant Crispy Jalebi
Layered Dark and White Chocolate Kalakand
Traditional Kalakand Recipe with White and Dark Chocolate | Chocolate Kalakand recipe for festivals
Check out this recipe
Layered Kalakand
Coconut Ladoo
Quick and Instant Coconut Ladoo Recipe for festivals and special occasions, with condensed milk and coconut flakes.
Check out this recipe
Coconut Paan Ladoo
Traditional Coconut Ladoos with refreshing Paan taste. Make for festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali or Holi.. Recipe for Paan Coconut Ladoo.
Check out this recipe
Malai Ladoos
Malai Ladoo, super quick and easy 2 ingredient ladoos for festivals and special occasions, made with Paneer, sugar, flavored with cardamom and saffron and garnished with nuts .
Check out this recipe
Chocolate Almond Coconut Ladoos
Chocolate Almond Coconut Ladoos/Truffles recipe for special or festive occasions
Check out this recipe
Chocolate-Almond-Coconut-Ladoos
Ragi and Dry Fruit Ladoos
Nutritious Ladoos made with Ragi(Finger Millet Flour) and dried fruits and nuts like almonds, cashew nuts, figs, dates and purnes.
Check out this recipe
Dates and Nuts Ragi Ladoo
Whole Wheat, Ragi and Edible Gum Ladoos
Winter Special Nutritious Ladoos/Sweet balls made of whole Wheat Flour, Ragi/Finger Millet Flour, Edible gum, Desi ghee and jaggery. Wholesome power packed nutritious bites to stay warm and strong.
Check out this recipe
Whole Wheat Ragi and Edible Gum Ladoo
Til Bhugga/Til Khoya Ladoo
North India's famous winter special Til Bhugga/Bugga or Sesame Fudge recipe with Sesame Seeds, Khoya/Milk Solids and mixed nuts.
Check out this recipe
Til Bhugga/Til Khoya Ladoo
Oats and Jaggery Ladoo
Gluten-free Healthy Oats and Jaggery Ladoo
Check out this recipe
Oats Jaggery Ladoo
Badam Bajra Ladoo
Protein rich Badam Bajra Ladoo recipe with bajra flour, almonds, edible gum/goond, sesame seeds for winters months
Check out this recipe
Badam Bajra Ladoo
Multigrain Choorma Ladoo
Healthy and Bajra Choorma Ladoo Recipe | How to make Millet Choorma Ladoo. Bajra Maleeda Ladoo recipe
Check out this recipe
Multigrain-Choorma-Ladoos-1

Fusion Desserts and Desserts with Chocolates

Mango Kalakand Tarts
Mango Kalakand served with biscuit tarts made with Parle-G.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate Pudding(Eggless, Gelatin-free)
Learn how to make Eggless, Gelatin-free easy and quick Chocolate Pudding | Gluten-free and Vegan Friendly Chocolate Pudding without eggs, under 30 mins recipe.
Check out this recipe
Eggless Gelatine-free Chocolate Pudding
White Chocolate Pudding
A light pudding that is egg-free, gelatin-free made with White Chocolate. Perfect dessert for your loved ones..creamy, rich and delicious.. Made with just 3 ingredients.. easy and so quick to make.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate Fudge
A 4 ingredient Chocolate fudge recipe that takes just 10 minutes to make and uses easily available ingredients.
Check out this recipe
Dark Chocolate Truffles
Dark Chocolate Handmade Truffles, a treat for all the chocolate lovers. A simple and easy recipe for Handmade Truffles which are ideal for gifting and treating.Learn how to make Chocolate Truffles.
Check out this recipe

Cookie Recipes

Nankhatai Recipe
Homemade Nankhatai Recipe | Eggless, Nankhatai Biscuit Recipe. Indian Shortbread Cookies flavored with Cardamom and goodness of Desi Ghee, Chickpea Flour and Whole Wheat flour.
Check out this recipe
Nankhatai Recipe
Chocolate Garam Masala Cookies
Chocolate Garam Masala Cookies.. buttery chocolate cookies spiced with flavorful Indian Gram Masala..
Check out this recipe
Jowar cookies/Sorghum Cookies
Eggless, Gluten-free Jowar or Sorghum Cookies Recipe with coconut, cashew nuts and chocolate chips.
Check out this recipe
Eggless Jowar Cookies/Eggless Sorghum Cookies

Indian Sweets Recipes

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Collection of easy Homemade Indian Desserts/Mithai, some fusion desserts for festivals like Holi, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Christmas, Thanksgiving for serving and gifting to your family and friends.
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Homemade treats for gifting to your loved ones are the best!! We now the ingredients, free from preservatives and made with love!! If your have still not decided what to gift to your friends and relatives and loved ones, try make these homemade goodies , pack into beautiful boxes and share your love!!

You make any of the dried treats from the above collection also ladoos/kalakand. Hopefully will soon update more dessert and recipes for the festivities!!

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  1. Megala

    October 26, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Wow! What a delicious collection! It makes my mouth water.
    Happy Diwali to you & your family!

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    • Swati

      October 28, 2019 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks Megala for your wishes!! Hope you too had a very happy and auspicious Diwali!!

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  2. tastyrecipesfrompooja

    October 22, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    Wow Swati! This is an amazing collection indeed!

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    • Swati

      October 22, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      Thanks Pooja!! Glad you liked it!!

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