Mithai - Indian Sweets

Indian Sweets are usually known as Mithai. They diverge in tastes, aromas, shapes and colours. They are an indispensable part of Indian culture during auspicious occasions.

Indian Sweets, locally known as ‘Mithai’, are a form of confectionery, usually made with milk, ghee, cottage cheese, sugar and other ingredients. The use of ingredients differs from one region to the other. Indian sweets are plentiful in number and nature and are most delicious dessert

item. In fact, Indian cuisine is known throughout the world as a sweet cuisine because almost half of its dishes are either

sweets or desserts.
Sweets are also significant in Indian culture.. Sweets are generally presented during festive occasions and ceremonies and also signify good omen, happiness and prosperity

History of Indian Sweet 
India not only has a rich cultural history, its association with sweets is also millennia old. The oldest reference to
Jalebi was made in the 13th century.

Types of India Sweets 
Sweets of India are garnished with Raisins, Almond, Pistachio and the likes. Some of the common Indian sweets are

 Kulfi, Son Papdi, Jilebi, Sandesh, Khaja,Chena Murki, Imarti, Kheer, Chikki,
Patishapta, Rasmalai,
Motichoor, Mohan Thal, Laddoo, Halwa, Rabri, Pedha, Burfi, Parwal Ki Mithai, Narkel Naru, etc. Traditional Indian sweets are those which were made in Indian households since long back. These sweets have their reference in the historical records and in certain epics as well.

Significance of Indian Sweets
The festivals and other traditional celebrations are incomplete without the alluring taste of Indian sweets. The essential sweet dishes that are dished out during Diwali include


 Besan Ka Ladoo and many more. Holi and Durga Puja, Baisakhi are other Hindu festivals where sweets play a major role. The mouth-watering dessert of India has not only enthralled the Hindu society, it has also been making other social and religious festivals such as Id ul Zuha and Id ul Fitr, marriage ceremonies or rice ceremonies. Mithai has been associated with Indian tradition and custom and has become an integral part of any occasion or festival. one can see that

Indian sweet makers are experimenting with new and improved delicacies and serving it to the sweet lovers.
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