Maharashtrian Sweets: A Journey Through 7 Delectable Desserts

Samridhi Garg

Puran Poli

A sweet flatbread stuffed with a delicious mixture of jaggery and split Bengal gram, typically enjoyed during festivals.

Shrikhand

A creamy dessert made from strained yogurt, flavored with cardamom and saffron, often garnished with nuts and dried fruits.

Basundi

A rich, thickened milk dessert sweetened and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and garnished with a generous amount of nuts.

Anarsa

A traditional rice-based sweet, deep-fried to a crisp texture and coated with sesame seeds, usually prepared during Diwali.

Karanji

A deep-fried pastry filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut, jaggery, and spices, popular during festive seasons.

Gathi Kada

A crunchy sweet made from gram flour, coated with a thick syrup of jaggery or sugar, often enjoyed as a snack.

Chirote

A flaky, layered pastry dusted with powdered sugar or dipped in sugar syrup, known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture.