Top 10 Most Popular Sweet Dishes in Pakistan

By Abdul Rehman              OCT ,9, 2024

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a classic Pakistani sweet that is loved by many. These small, round balls made from khoya (reduced milk) are deep-fried until golden brown and then soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup infused with cardamom and rose water.

Jalebi

Jalebi is a popular street food that is hard to resist. These spiral-shaped sweets are made from fermented flour and water, which is then deep-fried and dipped in hot sugar syrup.

Barfi

Barfi is a traditional sweet that comes in various flavors, including pistachio, coconut, and chocolate. Made primarily from condensed milk, sugar, and flavored with nuts and spices, barfi is often cut into small squares or diamonds for serving.

Kheer

Kheer, or rice pudding, is a beloved dessert made by simmering rice in milk with sugar, cardamom, and nuts.

Ladoo

Ladoo refers to a variety of round sweets made from various ingredients like gram flour, semolina, or coconut. They are often flavored with cardamom and nuts, making them rich in taste.

Peda

Peda is a soft, doughy sweet made from khoya, sugar, and flavored with cardamom. These small, round treats are often decorated with nuts and served during festivals or religious celebrations.

Rabri

Rabri is a rich, creamy dessert made by thickening milk and sweetening it with sugar. This delicious treat is often flavored with cardamom and topped with nuts like almonds and pistachios.

Sooji Ka Halwa

Sooji ka halwa, or semolina pudding, is a delightful sweet made from semolina, ghee, sugar, and water. It’s flavored with cardamom and often garnished with almonds and raisins.

Chum Chum

Chum Chum is a delightful sweet originating from the Indian subcontinent, particularly popular in Pakistan. These oval-shaped treats are made from paneer (cottage cheese) and are usually soaked in sugar syrup

Pav Bhaji

While not a traditional sweet, pav bhaji deserves a mention for its sweet undertones. This famous street food features a spicy vegetable mash served with buttered bread rolls

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