Indian weddings are the most lavish and elaborate weddings, with ceremonies that sometimes last seven days and where each day is more special than the last. Serving sweets is always considered good luck in India and no auspicious ceremony is ever complete without ‘mithai’. The best thing about desserts is that they immediately uplift your mood, be it a personal celebration or a festive occasion.
Sweets are one of the most important item(s) in a wedding catering menu. So, here are some unique and creative ways to present our traditional Indian sweets at your wedding!
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Turn the classic kheer into a fusion with dry fruits and cream to make it smoother and tastier. Present it in a fancy bowl according to the theme of the wedding.
This is the perfect combination of the traditional, all-time favourite Gulab jamun and modern cheesecake, that will definitely make mouths water.
Add kulfi, jalebi and falooda together and create an amazing new sundae with the most popular wedding sweets!
Halwa is the best thing to serve during the winters. Be it Gajar ka Halwa, Suji ka Halwa or Moong ki dal ka Halwa, it is the best way to ensure that your guests are not cold.
Add an Indian twist to the ice-cream by adding tea extracts to spice it up and make sure to serve tea cake with it!
The milk burfi not only melts in your mouth, but also presents the opportunity to create different variants of it. Consider chocolate burfi, add a scope of ice-cream and you’re good to go!
Rasmalai is a royal sweet from the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It is a combination of sweet juice and malai, that makes for a perfect wedding dessert.
This is another famous sweet from West Bengal and is soft and mildly sweet. It is gaining popularity and many couples love serving this at their summer weddings.
This is a Petha from Uttar Pradesh, dipped in sugar syrup. Balushahi is soft and flavorful and is a specialty of UP.
Mysore Pak is another sweet that is incredibly famous in Karnataka, made with butter and gram flour. It is topped off with a garnish of dry fruits and best served with tea at evening weddings.
Ghevar is the royal Rajasthani Mithai served at Rajasthani Weddings. It is sweet, of course, and has a layer of dry fruits and kesar. It is gaining popularity among the other states of India too.
This is a Gujrati mithai that has many assorted flavours like mango, chocolate, elaichi, pista, kesar etc. It can also be personalized to your taste by adding or removing ingredients. People love serving this at Indian weddings.
This is very commonly seen at big fat Punjabi weddings; it is crispy and delicious and is also easy to eat. It is also given out as a wedding favour at the end of the wedding ceremonies.
Kaju Katri is a delicious sweet made from ‘Kaju’ (cashew nuts) and quite literally melts in your mouth. You will hardly ever find someone who dislikes Kaju Katri. It is definitely the safest option to serve at a wedding since everyone loves it.
Besan ke ladoo, Motichur ke laddoo, or Aata laddoo, are well-loved and are a staple at Indian weddings or more festive occasions and are mostly given as a wedding favour. Who doesn’t love a fresh box of ladoos!
A traditional Indian sweet and the desi version of a pancake is a must-have and an impeccable part of Indian festivities.
It is a Hyderabadi sweet made from dried apricots and is a go-to dessert if you are looking for something unique to serve at your wedding.
This is a traditional mithai from Goa with a Portuguese twist. It is in the form of a pudding with about seven layers and is a famous delicacy in India.
Basundi or more well known as Rabri is a Gujrati dish that can be served with Jalebi or Imarti.
Forget the cheesecakes and chocolate cakes and try out this appetizing Mawa cake with cardamom flavour. Keep in your wedding dessert section, if you like.
This dessert, which consists of a velvety Parfait and a crunchy Praline, will make your guests drool over its rich flavours and texture.
With its enticing appearance and rich, authentic taste, Rose and Gulkand Kulfi will transport you to the Nawabi era.
On the big day, these delicate and fluffy strawberry soufflés are all you’ll need to dress up the tables and wow your visitors.
Since the Mughal era, Sohan halwa, a caramelised pudding, has been among the favourite sweet in the Indian wedding.
This is one of the crunchiest sweets, with layers that reveal themselves as one eats.
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The description given to each Indian sweets is justified. Very nicely written. I love reading your blogs as you cover knowledgeable and thoughtful topics.