Top 5 sweets in India:

1. Gulab jamun
2. Jalebi
3. Barfi
4. Peda
5. Ladoo

Gulab jamun: Gulab jamun is a popular sweet in India made from deep-fried dough balls soaked in a sugary syrup. It is often served at celebrations and special occasions. The dough balls are typically made from a mixture of flour, milk, and ghee or butter, and are flavored with cardamom or saffron. After frying, the dough balls are soaked in a syrup made from sugar, water, and rose water or other flavorings. The result is a rich, moist, and deliciously sweet treat. Gulab jamun can be served hot or cold and is often enjoyed with a cup of chai.

Gulab jamun

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons semolina flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons butter or ghee, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• Oil for frying

For the syrup:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon rose water

Jelebi: Jalebi is a popular sweet in India made from deep-fried dough soaked in a sugary syrup. It is similar to gulab jamun, but it is shaped into a spiral or pretzel-like shape before frying. The dough is made from a mixture of flour, water, and yogurt, and is flavored with saffron or food coloring. After frying, the jalebi is soaked in a syrup made from sugar and water, and is often served hot. It is a popular treat at celebrations and special occasions, and is often enjoyed with a cup of chai.

jelebi

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of saffron (optional)
• Red food coloring (optional)
• Oil for frying

For the syrup:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water

Barfi: Barfi is a type of Indian sweet made from condensed milk, sugar, and flavorings. It is often made with nuts, such as almonds or pistachios, and is flavored with spices like cardamom or saffron. The mixture is cooked until it becomes thick and solid, and is then cut into small squares or diamonds and coated with a thin layer of edible silver or gold leaf (called vark). Barfi is a popular treat at celebrations and special occasions, and is often served with a cup of chai. There are many different flavors and variations of barfi, including pistachio, coconut, and mango.

Barfi

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Edible silver or gold leaf (optional)

Peda:Peda is a type of Indian sweet made from condensed milk and sugar. It is similar to a barfi, but it is typically softer and crumblier in texture. Peda is often flavored with cardamom or saffron, and may be shaped into small balls or flattened into discs. It is a popular treat at celebrations and special occasions, and is often served with a cup of chai. There are many different variations of peda, including mawa peda, which is made with mawa (a type of dried milk) instead of condensed milk.

Peda

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Laddo: Ladoo is a type of Indian sweet made from flour, sugar, and ghee (clarified butter). It is often flavored with spices like cardamom or saffron, and may be made with nuts or dried fruit. The mixture is formed into small balls and is a popular treat at celebrations and special occasions. There are many different variations of ladoo, including besan ladoo (made with gram flour), boondi ladoo (made with small balls of fried dough), and motichoor ladoo (made with very fine boondi). Ladoo is often served with a cup of chai.

Laddo

Ingredients:

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom