India offers a collection of some of the most exquisite sweet treats there is. From sugary jalebis to pillow-like soan papdi, ladoos and malpuas, your sweet tooth will never go unsatisfied in the country. However, if you think North India is the only place to satisfy your preference, we’re here to break the myth – because the South Indian states have an equally eclectic collection of decadent desserts too. With Mysore Pak and Payasaam topping the charts, there are plenty of authentic South Indian desserts out there that can help against the growl in the stomach. The best thing about these recipes is that they are easy to make and you can make delicious candy in under 30 minutes.
Here are 7 South Indian desserts under 30 minutes:
1. Mysore paki
Starting with the most popular South Indian dessert we grew up with, Mysore Pak is an easy and quick dish that requires no more than a few ingredients. With just mizzen, sugar, water and ghee, the soft sugar treat is ready in a few minutes. Click here for Mysore Pak’s recipe.
Mysore Pak is a famous dessert
2. Pineapple Payasam
Payasams are the traditional South Indian kheer and this is made from pineapple. The tangy-sweet Kheer is a delicate blend of rich and creamy flavors of pineapple, coconut milk, ghee and dried fruits. Make it easy at home with this recipe here.
3. Paal poli
Paal Poli is a festive South Indian snack. The dessert is prepared by frying semolina puri and then pouring it over in a thick and milky mixture. The use of cardamom, saffron and dried fruits makes it aromatic and enjoyable. Try this delicacy today, read the recipe here.
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4. Halbai
Halbai is a famous Karnataka dessert that will add a sweet, coconut-like delicacy to your plate. The dessert is similar to Besan Ki Barfi, except that Halbai uses rice and coconut to make the batter. Cardamom, jaggery, and dried fruits add just the right amount of rich flavors to the dessert. Click here for the recipe for Halbai.
Halbai has a delicious coconut flavor
5. Ashoka Halwa
The South Indian version of Moong Dal Halwa, Ashoka Halwa, is made without milk and in a pressure cooker. An extremely straightforward and delicious recipe, the shiny and moist halwa is sure to be the star of your next feast. Try it out today, click here for the recipe.
6. Ney Appam
Ney Appam is a delicious deep fried sweet dish from the South Indian cuisine. Ney means ghee and appam means pancake, and this dish is just that. Made by mixing together soaked rice, jaggery syrup, bananas, and cardamom powder, Ney appam is a soft and refreshing dish to add to your dessert platter. Here’s how you can make Ney Appam at home.
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7.Kozhukattai
The dish is a sweet South Indian rice flour dumpling filled with jaggery and coconut. is a delicious and healthy dessert that is perfectly steamed, soft on the outside and juicy and sweet on the inside – an explosion of sweet and juicy jaggery and coconut mixture greets you when you bite into this candy. Click here for the detailed recipe.
Kozhukattais are steamed sweets
There you have it; Try making these south Indian desserts at home to satisfy your sweet cravings. Let us know which is your favorite in the comments below.
