Jalebi:
Jalebi is a popular sweet dish made by deep-frying maida (all-purpose flour) batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup. It is often served with rabri (thickened sweetened milk) and is a favorite during festivals and special occasions.
Gulab Jamun:
Gulab Jamun is a traditional Indian sweet made from khoya (reduced milk solids) or milk powder, deep-fried to golden brown and soaked in sugar syrup flavored with cardamom or rose water. It is soft, spongy, and incredibly delicious.
Rabri Falooda:
Rabri Falooda is a popular dessert that combines the richness of rabri (thickened sweetened milk) with falooda (vermicelli noodles), topped with rose syrup, nuts, and sometimes ice cream. It is a delightful dessert, especially during summers.
Kulfi:
Kulfi is a frozen dessert similar to ice cream but denser and creamier. It comes in various flavors such as malai (cream), mango, pistachio, and saffron. Kulfi is often garnished with chopped nuts and served on a stick or in a bowl.
Shahi Tukda:
Shahi Tukda is a royal Mughlai dessert made with deep-fried bread slices soaked in sugar syrup and topped with thickened sweetened milk (rabri), garnished with nuts and saffron. It is rich, indulgent, and full of flavors.
Sohan Halwa:
Sohan Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet made from semolina, ghee (clarified butter), sugar, and flavored with cardamom. It has a dense, fudgy texture and is often garnished with nuts. Sohan Halwa is a specialty of Delhi's Chandni Chowk area.
Gajak:
Gajak is a popular winter sweet in Delhi. It is made from sesame seeds, jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), and sometimes peanuts. Gajak is often enjoyed during Lohri festival and is known for its crispy texture and nutty flavors.
Balushahi:
Balushahi is a deep-fried sweet made from all-purpose flour and yogurt, dipped in sugar syrup. It has a flaky, crispy texture and is usually garnished with pistachios or almonds.