Here's a list of 7 Popular Sweets People Cook During Dussehra

Written By Sanjeev Vekariya

Golden, crispy, and drenched in sugar syrup, Jalebi is a favorite across India during Dussehra.

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One of India’s most beloved sweets, Gulab Jamun is a must during any festive celebration.

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A rich and creamy dessert, Kheer is a rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and cardamom, often garnished with nuts and saffron.

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A Maharashtrian classic, Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread stuffed with a mixture of lentils (chana dal), jaggery, and cardamom.

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Named after the city of Mysore, Mysore Pak is a rich, buttery sweet made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee.

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Soft and spongy Rasgullas are a quintessential sweet of Bengal.

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Besan Ladoo is made from roasted gram flour, ghee, and sugar, often shaped into round balls.

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