Rosogolla to Mysore Pak: Sweets that bind India

Rosogolla is a popular syrupy dessert in South East Asia. In 2017, when West Bengal got its rosogolla's Geographical indication status, the Registry office of India clarified that West Bengal was given GI status and Odisha could claim it too.

Chhena poda is a cheese dessert from the Indian state of Odisha. Chhena poda literally means Baked Cheese in Odia. It is made of well-kneaded homemade fresh cheese chhena, sugar, semolina, and is baked for several hours until it browns.

Mysore Pak is a popular sweet from Karnataka made primarily from ghee and gram flour. The term 'Pak' originated from Paaka, which refers to the sugary syrup used as sweetener in Mysore Pak.

Famous Bihari regional sweet laung Latta is crispy on the outer surface and a little juicy inside. When served warm it tastes awesome. The richness of mava, nuts, and ghee gives a delicious taste.

Hailing from Kumaon region, Bal Mithai is Uttarakhand’s favourite dessert. It is made with roasted khoya and covered with white balls made of sugar that are coated and roasted poppy seeds.

Ghevar Rajasthan's famous desserts. Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet dish made from ghee, flour, and sugar syrup.

Pootharekulu Kunda is made from thin rice paper/sheets that are stuffed with sugar. The texture is so fine that it melts right in your mouth.