List of Pakistani sweets and desserts
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This is a list of Pakistani sweets and desserts. Many varieties of desserts exist in Pakistani cuisine.
Pakistani sweets and desserts
Name | Image | Main ingredients | Description |
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Bal Mithai | Milk, sugar balls | A type of barfi, a sweet confectionery from the Indian subcontinent. Plain barfi is made with condensed milk and sugar cooked until it solidifies. The many varieties of barfi include besan barfi (made with gram flour), kaaju barfi (made with cashews), and pista barfi (made with ground pistachios). The name is derived from the Persian word barf which means "snow", since barfi is similar to ice/snow in appearance, this is why it is served cold. | |
Balushahi | Maida flour,[1] sugar | Made of maida flour, and are deep-fried in clarified butter and then dipped in sugar syrup.[1] Balushahi is a traditional dessert in northern Indian Cuisine, Pakistani Cuisine and Nepali cuisine, similar to a glazed doughnut. In South India, a similar pastry is known as Badushah. | |
Cham cham | Flour, cream, sugar, saffron, lemon juice, and coconut flakes. | A traditional sweet in Bengali cuisine that is popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. It comes in a variety of colors, mainly light pink, light yellow, and white. It is also coated with coconut flakes as a garnish. | |
Falooda | Ice cream, milk | A popular summer drink throughout Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and the Middle East. It's often available at restaurants and beach stalls. | |
Gajar Halwa | 120px | Carrots, milk | Halwa |
Gulab jamun | Fried/syrup based | ||
Jalebi | Maida, yogurt | Fried/syrup based | |
Jhajariya | Corn, milk | Barfi | |
Kalakand | Milk | Barfi | |
Kheer | Milk, rice, dry fruits | Dessert | |
Qulfi | Milk | Ice cream | |
Motichoor Laddu | Besan | Laddu | |
Malai Laddu | Milk cream | Laddu | |
Malai Pan | Milk cream | ||
Mung Halwa | Milk, Mung dal (lentil), dry fruits | Dessert | |
Pera | Milk | Barfi | |
Shakal Pari | Batter, syrup, sugar | Balls | |
Singori | Milk, coconut, molu leaf | ||
Sohan Halwa | Corn flour, ghee, dry fruits | ||
Sohan Papdi/Patisa | Besan | Barfi |
See also
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