26 sweets from 26 states

Indians are generally a sweet lot of people. So, it is no surprise that the country has so many varieties of sweets to offer those with a sweet tooth. Whichever part of this diverse country you may be in, there is always going to be a sumptuous item to satisfy your craving for sweets.

Here is a mouth watering list of sweets, which you must try on your next visit to these respective states:

• Andhra Pradesh – Kubani Ka Meetha – This sweet delicacy is made with apricots and is the sweet pride of the state. Other drooling treats from Andhra Pradesh include Karijalu and Tirupati Ladoo.
• Assam – Narikol Ladoo – These are yummy coconut covered balls, synonym with the state.
• Bihar – Khaja – The dough of this sweet is layered and soaked in sugar syrup. It can’t get any sweeter than this.
• Goa – Bebinca – This traditional Goan pudding consists of 16 layers, recommended by every tourist after their trip.
• Gujarat – Basundi – Basundi is made with sweetened milk and flavoured with dry fruits and saffron. Not only tasty but filling too!
• West Bengal – Rasgullas – These need no introduction. Spongy and heart winning!
• Uttar Pradesh – Balusahi – These are deep fried and soaked in sugar syrup. Pure Bliss! You can also try Pan Ki Gillori, Petha and Thuggu ke Ladoo when in UP.
• Karnataka – Mysore Pak – This soaked in sweetness dish is prepared with gram flour and butter. Other specialties from the state are Gokak Karadantu and Belgaum Kunda.
• Kerala – Ilayappam – This yummy dessert is steamed in banana leaves and is very light on your stomach. Other winners from Kerala are Unniyaappams and Kozhikodan halwa.
• Madhya Pradesh – Mawa Bati – This is a tastier version of the Gulab Jamuns stuffed with dry fruits and saffron.
• Maharashtra – Modak – Modak is the favourite of your beloved Lord Ganesha. These dumplings are stuffed with coconut and jiggery.
• Orissa – Chhena Poda – This is a dessert made with cheese. You can also try Chhena Jhilli.
• Tamil Nadu – Pongal – Don’t confuse this dish with the festival. This dish is rice cooked with jiggery, giving you an exotic taste.
• Rajasthan – Ghevar – Milk cake and mawa misri are a must try in Rajasthan.
• Manipur – Chakao Kheer – This dish is prepared with black rice that is cooked in milk.
• Punjab – Pinni – This is a seasonal winter specialty. Its loose form Panjiri is equally delicious.
• Haryana – Gond ke Ladoo – This too is made in winters and gives warmth to the body. Gum crystals are fried and mixed with coconut, jiggery and dry fruits. Totally mouth watering!
• Uttarakhand – Bal Mithai – A brown chocolate like fudge made with khoya.
• Sikkim – Sael Roti – A ring shaped bread made with rice, it is sure to tingle your taste buds.
• Himachal Pradesh – Babroo – Indigenous to the mountain state, it is made with dough and sugar.
• Jammu & Kashmir – Shufta – Overloaded with dry fruits, this dessert will overload your heart with satisfaction.
• Jharkhand – Anarsa – Made with lots of sesame seeds and cashew nuts, Anarsa melts your heart.
• Nagaland – Koat Pitha – Rolls of dough are deep friend and stuffed with jiggery.
• Mizoram – Chhangban Leh Kurtai – Chhang and bread together make this exquisite dessert with an exotic taste.
• Arunachal Pradesh – Khapse – This sweet biscuit is made with flour, butter and eggs and gives more energy than a nutrition bar.
• Meghalaya – Pukhlein – This bread is prepared with rice and jiggery. Very delicious and filling!

You might not be able to visit all these stations, but with food delivery in train, you can manage a taste of these when you cross them on wheels.