This delicacy made with maida, sugar and ghee is served during festivals and special family occasions.
Sweets
Explore a delicious collection of traditional South Indian sweets and festive dessert recipes, including kesari, halwa, poli, burfi, payasam, boondhi, laddu, sakkarai pongal, kozhukattai, modak, puttu, urundai, badhusha, and more. These vegetarian sweet recipes include classic Tamil festival dishes, jaggery-based treats, milk sweets, healthy variations, and special-occasion recipes for weddings, poojas, and celebrations.
Pottukadalai Urundai
Pottukadalai Urundai, also called Maaladu, is a traditional Indian sweet made from roasted split chickpeas and sugar, commonly prepared during Deepavali and special occasions. The recipe involves grinding ingredients, mixing with flavored ghee and cashews, and forming them into small balls. It yields about 20 delicious sweets.
Thiruvathirai Kali
Learn how to prepare the traditional South Indian dish “Thiruvathirai Kali” and the modern techniques to make it even easier. Serve it with delicious Mixed Vegetable Kootu for a complete meal.
Sweet Dhal Poli
This sweet dish is served on festival days and special occasions. This is made with maida, Bengal gram dhal and jaggery.
Oats Kesari
Learn how to make a healthier version of the classic South Indian dessert, Oats Kesari, with a delicious combination of oats, ghee, sugar, cardamom, and saffron.
Milk Coconut Burfi
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of milk coconut burfi, a popular Indian dessert bursting with tropical coconut flavor. Learn how to make it now!
Ragi Halwa
This halwa is made with ragi flour, jaggery and khoya. You can also substitute koya with milk powder.
Agar Agar Pudding
Agar Agar Pudding is a rich, milk-based dessert cooked until thick like kheer, then poured onto a tray to set. After 30–45 minutes, slice into about 20 pieces.
Sweet Rice Pongal
Learn how to make sweet rice pongal, a delicious South Indian dish made with rice, lentils, jaggery, and spices. Perfect for festivals and special occasions!
Chocolate Burfi
Indulge in a delicious chocolate burfi recipe that combines maida, sugar, and milk powder. Get creative with different flavors and colors!