Sweets of India / 印度甜食

 There is no denying the fact, that desserts give a befitting end to any meal. And Indians? We have a penchant for sweets, no doubt. Not only are desserts part of our staple fare, but they are also offered in our places of worship. Be it the khada prasad at Gurudwaras or the boondi ladoos served at temples, desserts form an integral part of our sacred offerings. And by and large, all Indian desserts use sugar, milk and khoya as staple ingredients.

无可否认的是，甜品完整一顿饭的意义。 那印度人呢？ 毫无疑问，我们也喜欢甜食。 甜品不仅是我们主食的一部分，而且还在我们的礼拜场所必备的东西。 无论是Gurudwaras的khada prasad还是在寺庙里供奉的boondi ladoos，甜点都是我们神圣和不可分割的一部分。 总的来说，所有的印度甜品都使用糖，牛奶和乳清干酪作为主要制作材料。

If you have a sweet tooth, India is the place to satisfy your cravings! Forget about being calorie conscious. You'll want to sample as many exotic Indian desserts as possible. Most bear little resemblance to western sweets though. This guide will help remove the confusion, so you'll know what to order and can indulge to your heart's (and stomach's) content.

如果你喜欢甜食，印度是能满足你的欲求的地方！ 忘记卡路里摄取。 你会想尽可能尝试各种多样化的印度甜品。 虽然与西方甜食几乎没有相似之处。 本指南将有助于帮您选购印度甜品，因此您将知道要订购什么，并且可以放纵您的心（和胃）的容量。

1) Gulab Jamun

Possibly the most popular dessert in India, gulab jamum is super sweet and sticky, and wickedly irresistible! These soft spongy balls are made from a dough of flour and milk powder (or condensed milk), fried, and soaked in syrup. They're often flavored with cardamon and rose, which gives rise to their name, meaning 35 41792 35 14942 0 0 2881 0 0:00:14 0:00:05 0:00:09 2881 "rose berry" in Hindi.

可能是印度最流行的甜点，古拉布jamum超甜，粘，超邪恶却无法抗拒！ 这些柔软的海绵球由面粉和奶粉（或炼乳）的面团制成，油炸，浸泡在糖浆中。 他们掺有小豆蔻和玫瑰味，这创造了他们的名字，意思在印度文“玫瑰浆果”。

Kerala, in south India, has a similar version of gulab jamun called unni appam. It's made from rice flour, jaggery (unrefined sugar), banana, and coconut.

在印度南部的喀拉拉邦，有一个类似的gulab jamun版本叫unni appam。 它由米粉，粗糖（粗糖），香蕉和椰子制成。

2) Kulfi

Kulfi is India's version of ice cream. It's much creamier and denser than normal ice cream though, as it's not whipped before freezing. The milk is simply boiled to reduce its volume and thicken it. Traditionally, kulfi is flavored with cardamon. However, other flavors include mango, pistachio, saffron, vanilla, and rose. Sometimes, it's served as falooda kulfi, with the addition of thin noodles and dried fruits. 

Kulfi是印度版本的冰淇淋。 虽然比正常的冰淇淋奶油更稠密，但是在冰冻之前不会搅打。 牛奶只是煮沸减少其体积，并加厚。 传统上，kulfi是用小豆蔻调味的。 然而，其他口味包括芒果，开心果，藏红花，香草和玫瑰。 有时，它被用作falooda kulfi，加上细面条和干果。

3) Halwa

This classic Indian dessert is most prevalent in the form of gajar ka halwa (carrot halwa). It came to India from the royal Mughal kitchens and is particularly popular in north India during winter. The main ingredient is grated carrots. It's cooked with milk, sugar, and generous amount of ghee.

这种经典的印度甜点以gajar ka halwa（胡萝卜halwa）的形式最为普遍。 它从皇家莫卧儿厨房来到印度，在冬季印度北部特别受欢迎。 主要成分是磨碎的胡萝卜。 它用牛奶，糖和大量的酥油烹调。

In south India, rava kesari (kesari halwa) is cherished in the same way that gajar ka halwa is in the north, and is made using the same method. Rava (semolina) is roasted in ghee, and then cooked with sugar and water. Saffron is also added to give it color.

在南印度，rava kesari（kesari halwa）和gajar ka halwa在北方一样，被用相同的方法制作。 拉瓦（粗面粉）在酥油中烘烤，然后用糖和水煮熟。 藏红花也被添加使它的颜色增强。

4) Kheer and Phirni / 凯尔和菲尔尼

Kheer and phirni are types of traditional Indian rice milk puddings.  While whole rice is used in kheer, phirni is made with ground rice, giving it a smoother and creamier texture. Both are usually flavored with saffron and cardamon, and topped with nuts and dried fruit. However, phirni is always served chilled, whereas kheer can be served warm as well.

Kheer和phirni是传统的印度米奶布丁。 整个米被用在kerer，phirni是用米粉制成的，使其更平滑和奶油质地。 两者都通常与藏红花和小豆蔻调味，并加坚果和干果上面。 然而，phirni需要冷藏，而kerer也可以加热。

Payasam is the south Indian version of kheer. It's frequently served during festivals, and is one of the main dishes in Kerala's Onam festival Onasadhya feast.

Payasam是南印度版的kheer。 在节日期间经常服务，是喀拉拉邦Onam节Onasadhya盛宴的主要菜肴之一。

5) Rabri

Another milk-based Indian dessert, rabri consists of sweetened and thickened milk. This ultimate indulgence is very fattening, especially when it has layers of cream in it! Spices, typically cardamom and saffron, and nuts are added to it as well. It's especially delicious when eaten with other desserts, such as gulab jamun and jalebi.  In West Bengal and Odisha, mishti doi is similar to rabri, but without the nuts and spices.

另一种以牛奶为基础的印度甜品，由甜味和浓稠的牛奶组成。 这是终结的放纵它含有的卡路里非常高，能导致人们长胖，尤其是当它有奶油层！ 它的香料通常是小豆蔻和藏红花，坚果也会添加在里面。 与其他甜点如古拉布·贾姆顿和杰莱比吃的时候特别好吃。 在西孟加拉邦和奥里萨邦，米斯提土豆和拉比土豆相似，但没有坚果和香料。

6) Laddoo

There are many different recipes for this ubiquitous ball-shaped festive sweet that's a staple at any special occasion in India. In fact, every region has its own specialty. It's popularly made from gram/chickpea flour, ground coconut, or semolina. Milk, sugar, ghee, and dried fruits are other ingredients. India's most famous laddoo has been distributed to devotees at Tirupati temple, in Andhra Pradesh, for more than 300 years. Production is a massive undertaking, with an average of 300,000 pieces sold per day!

在印度的任何特殊场合，这种无处不在的球形节日甜点有许多不同的食谱。 实际上，每个地区都有自己的特色。 这是普遍由克/鹰嘴豆粉，磨碎的椰子或粗面粉制成。 其他成分是牛奶，糖，酥油和干果。 印度最着名的laddoo已经分发给安德拉邦Tirupati寺庙的奉献者已有300多年的历史。 生产量巨大，平均每天销售30万件！

7) Barfi 

Barfi is a renowned Indian fudge dessert that gets its name from the Persian word meaning "snow". The main ingredient is condensed milk but barfi comes in many varieties. Kaaju barfi (with cashews) and pista barfi (with ground pistachios) are the most common. Don't be alarmed by the silver foil that often covers it -- it's edible!

巴菲是一个着名的印度软糖甜点，从波斯语的意思是“雪”的名字得名。 主要成分是炼乳，但巴尔菲有许多品种。 Kaaju barfi（带腰果）和pista barfi（开心果）是最常见的。 不要被经常覆盖它的银箔吓倒 - 它是可食用的！

8) Jalebi / 甜圈

There's nothing healthy at all about colorful orange jalebi, but this sweet is oh so tasty! It's essentially deep fried coils of dough made from refined flour and soaked in saffron sugar syrup. Jalebi isn't unique to India. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle East, and it's believed to have been brought to India by Persian invaders. However, there's no doubt that India has passionately adopted the jalebi. You'll find it freshly sizzling at street food stalls across the country.

对于五彩缤纷的橙色jalebi，没有什么健康科研，但是这种甜味真好吃！ 它基本上是由精制面粉制成的面团，并浸泡在藏红花糖浆中。 Jalebi不是印度独有的。 它的起源可以追溯到中东，据信是波斯侵略者带到印度的。 然而，毫无疑问，印度已经更普遍的采用了jalebi。 你会发现它在全国各地的街头小吃都有。 

9) Rasgulla

Spongy white rasgulla balls are made from cottage cheese, semolina, and sugar syrup. This Indian dessert has cult status in West Bengal and Odisha, and in recent years these two states have been engaged in fierce debate over its origin. The common belief is that a confectioner from Kolkata named Nobin Chandra Das created the rasgulla in 1868, after much experimentation. However, the Odisha government says it has evidence that rasgulla existed in the state before 1500 and was first served at the Jagannath temple in Puri. 

松软的白色拉斯古拉球是由奶酪，粗面粉和糖浆制成的。 这种印度甜品在西孟加拉邦和奥里萨邦有邪教地位，近年来这两个国家就其起源展开了激烈的争论。 人们普遍认为，经过大量实验，来自加尔各答的糖果商Nobin Chandra Das于1868年创建了rasgulla。 然而，奥里萨邦政府表示，有证据显示拉斯古拉在1500年前存在，并首先在普里的贾格纳特神庙服役。

10) Soan Papdi

Flaky and light, soan papdi is a north Indian dessert that will melt in your mouth like cotton candy. It's a must during Diwali festival celebrations. A huge sugar rush is guaranteed! The main ingredients are a mixture of gram and refined flour, sugar syrup, ghee, and milk. Cardamom and nuts are optional. This sweet is difficult to prepare though, as an intensive process is required to give it its fluffy texture.

片状和浅色，soan papdi是一种北印度甜点，会像棉花糖一样融化在你的嘴里。 在排灯节庆祝活动期间是必须的。 一个巨大的糖是必须要的！ 主要成分是精制面粉，糖浆，酥油和牛奶的混合物。 小豆蔻和坚果是可选的。 虽然这种甜味难以制备，但是需要一个密集的过程来赋予它蓬松的质感。

11) Kesar Peda / 番红花螺丝

A kind of soft milk fudge, peda is made from milk and sugar that's heated and thickened. It's believed to have originated from Mathura, the holy birthplace of Lord Krishna, in Uttar Pradesh. The most popular version is kesar peda, flavored with saffron (kesar) and topped with pistachio. 

一种柔软的牛奶软糖，peda是由牛奶和糖加热和加厚。 它被认为起源于北方邦的奎师那神圣诞生地马图拉（Mathura）。 最流行的版本是kesar peda，加上藏红花（凯撒）和开心果的口味。

12) Sandesh

A melt-in-the-mouth dessert! Bengal's super hit sweet, made with cottage cheese, cardamom and saffron. One of the easiest way to please the sweet tooth!

一个融化在口中的甜点！ 孟加拉有的超级甜甜品，用奶酪，小豆蔻和藏红花制成。 一个最简单的方法来吃甜食！

13) Modak

Sweet flour dumplings stuffed with coconut, jaggery, nutmeg and saffron. Steamed to perfection. A famous Indian dessert prepared during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.

甜面粉饺子塞满了椰子，玉米，肉豆蔻和藏红花。 蒸至完美。 在Ganesh Chaturthi节期间制作的着名印度甜点。

14) Aam Shrikhand

A Gujarati favorite made with hung curd. Few ingredients, great flavors! In this recipe mildly sweetened yogurt is studded with mango pieces and served with a zesty mango salad.

古吉拉特语最喜欢用红豆腐制成。 少量配料，美味！ 在这个食谱中，温和加糖的酸奶中镶嵌着芒果片，并配上一道美味的芒果沙拉。

15) Payasam

The South Indian version of kheer is known as payasam. Deliciously creamy, rice and milk pudding with cashews and raisins.

南印度版kheer被称为payasam。 味道鲜美的奶油，米饭和牛奶布丁配腰果和葡萄干。

16) Petha

Pethas are popular sweetmeats from the city of Agra. If you go to Agra then make sure you grab some pethas apart from gazing at the Taj.

Pethas是阿格拉市受欢迎的甜食。 如果你去阿格拉，那么除了注视泰姬陵古迹之外，请确保您会尝试这个。

17) Rasmalai 

Rasmalai is a sweet dish that is popular in the Northern belt. You can enjoy these sweets in Haridwar, Kanpur etc.

Rasmalai是在北方地区很受欢迎的甜食。 你可以在哈里瓦，坎普尔等地享受这些甜食。

18) Ghewar 

Ghewar is a sweet that distinctly hails from Rajasthan. Ghevar is prepared with khoya and it is made on auspicious occasions.

盖瓦是从拉贾斯坦邦明显欢呼的甜蜜。 Ghevar和khoya一起备上，它是在吉祥场合的必备品。

19) Kalakand 

Kalakand is a white coloured sweet that is almost totally made up of khoya and garnished with dry fruits. It is very sweet and melts in the mouth.

Kalakand是一种白色的甜品，几乎完全由khoya组成，并用干果装饰。 它非常甜，慢慢在嘴里融化。

20）Gujiya 

Gujiya is again a deep fried sweet snack that is prepared in north India. A filling of coconut and jaggery is stuffed inside dough balls. Then the sweet batter is fried and dipped in sugar syrup.

Gujiya又是一个在印度北部准备的油炸甜点心。 面团里装满了椰子和棕榈油。 然后将甜面糊煎，并蘸糖浆。

The list of popular Indian sweets is almost never-ending. Some of these dessert enjoy global popularity.Most Indians are known for having a sweet tooth. When it comes to having 'something sweet', we are all equally guilty. That is why there is an amazing variety of popular Indian sweets. These Indian desserts are in high demand all over the world. All the different popular Indian desserts hail from various parts of India. Almost every state in this country has its own variety of 'mithai' or sweetmeat.You must should try few of them in your next visit to India.

大多数印度人都喜欢吃甜食。 当谈到“甜的东西”时，我们同样有罪。 这就是为什么在印度会流行各种甜品。 这些印度甜品在世界各地都有很高的需求量。 所有不同的印度甜品来自印度各地。 几乎在这个国家的每一个城市都有各自的“mithai甜食。你在下一次来访印度时必须尝试其中的一些甜品。

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让我们在下面的评论部分了解哪个印度甜点是你最喜欢的

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