Savouring Indian sweet dishes is quite a part of British culture now. Indian restaurants and sweet shops are available in London streets, and they attract customers in droves.
However, can you name a few Indian dessert pairings that you would love to have frequently? No? Okay, here’s the thing. How about sharing some divine Indian desserts that go nicely with your dinner, lunch, or snacks?
Imagine Gulab Jamun and ice cream, that sort of two-in-one! Craving already? Check out this list!
1. Rasgulla After Dinner or Lunch
Rasgulla always makes the best dessert after a heavy meal. Order some rasgulla to ease your digestion if you’ve eaten a beef—or chicken-based lunch or dinner, such as Chicken Tikka Masala.
The pulpy and juicy rasgulla will fill your mouth with the sweet syrup while sliding down the throat effortlessly. The best part about rasgulla is that it’s light and subtly sweet. So, you won’t mind finishing two, three, or more!
2. Jalebi in Snacks
Jalebis are crunchy and deeply sweet. Taking a bite of one and munching away can make your evening snack wonderful. A piece of hot and fresh samosa, chicken bun, or sandwich will pair nicely with some crispy jalebis.
However, you can have Jalebis alone. They’re a nice snack in themselves. In India, kids and grownups love to have pan-fried hot and juicy jalebis in ceremonies and domestic rituals.
Ever tried Jalebis? Order today from an Indian takeaway near you.
3. Gulab Jamun After Dinner or Lunch
Have you ever tried Gulab Jamun? If not, don’t delay trying it. A perfect Indian dessert to have after dinner, gulab jamun makes any sweet tooth (or not) go crazy. The golden colour and juicy texture make it one of the top sweet items for sweet lovers.
Gulam jamun is a bit more meaty inside than rasgulla. However, that’s what makes it more delicious. After dinner with a heavy item such as Mutton Biriyani, you can have some gulab jamun to counter the spicy gist inside your tummy.
4. Kheer As a Snack
Although many Indians prefer kheer after some selected dishes, there’s no harm in trying them apart from dinner or lunch. Kheer might look like rice pudding, but the Indian delicacy is something more.
Cardamom and chopped nuts enhance the aroma and flavour of kheer. Some people also love to add jaggery, which takes its taste to the next level. Simply, it’s heavy in the mouth but soothing in taste.
Want to fill your taste buds with warm and sweet kheer? Visit an Indian sweet shop or takeaway near you to grab some.
5. Carrot Halwa As a Dessert
Carrot halwa, also known as 'gajar ka halwa,’ defines Indian culture to a great extent. So, when you’re about to try this homely dessert with your meals, be prepared to taste something unique and charming.
Grated carrots mixed with milk and sugar and aromatic desi pure ghee are made into halwa, a pudding-like sweet dish. It can be served with snacks or main meals as a dessert. Every spoonful of halwa feels full, warm, and yummy in the mouth.
Carrot halwa is also diabetic-friendly if you order it without sugar.
6. Kulfi in Summer or in Snacks
When talking about cool Indian desserts, nothing can beat the world-famous Kulfi. This cold milky Indian iconic dessert has won millions of hearts, including Londoners'. You can enjoy Kulfi at any time of the day, whenever you want. It’s a dessert you can’t or don’t want to restrict to any meal time.
However, summer can be an ideal time to have kulfi, given its icy cold and spicy aroma, which can relieve your mind and body of heat. Also, no one will stop you from having it with snacks like Samosas, Gingerbread, or plain cakes.
7. Indian Desserts with Ice Cream!
Moving on from the icy cool kulfi, we bring you a tip to savour Indian desserts with ice cream. Already a dessert in itself, ice cream has become a creamy-perfect partner of Indian desserts.
If you aren’t scared of a little sugar rush, you’re welcome to try some Indian desserts like carrot halwa or gulab jamun with vanilla ice cream. You may try them side by side or let the sweets get drowned inside the ice cream— in both ways, the magic will work inside the mouth with every spoonful.
Final Thoughts
So, what do you think of our tips on Indian dessert pairings? If you’re a sweet lover, you must try one of these soon. You won’t regret adding Indian desserts to your favourite list.
From squishy rasgulla to munchy jalebi or trying carrot halwa with ice cream, nothing can go wrong with a nice dinner or snack. So, pick up your phone and place an order from the takeaway near you. Enjoy your dessert!
