No matter how much we become health conscious or push sweets away, sweets manage to drag our attention some way or the other. Dishes loaded with rich cream, chashni and caramel are always mouth watering. May it be served cold or hot, in a plate or pot, sweets are enough to drag your lips edges to your ears. While India is known for its exotic sweet dishes, Delhi plays a prominent role.

Gulab Jamun

Gulab jamun needs no introduction, no appreciation; it’s way more above than all of that! Steaming hot gulab jamuns in Delhi ki sardi are heavenly. Kanwarji Bhagirathmal, Peshawar Sweet Bhandar, Moti Sweets, Gopala, etc have the best melt- in- mouth and affordable gulab jamuns.

Kulfi

Kids, teens, adults or senior citizens, we’re all fans of Kulfi, aren’t we? Rabdi kulfi, malai Kulfi, falooda Kulfi ummm.. The cold thick cream with nuts makes us want to have the whole Kulfi all at once! The best places where you can have aromatic and tasty Kulfi in Delhi are- Shri Duli Chand Naresh Gupta, Roshan Di Kulfi and  Siya Ram Nannumal Kulfiwale.

Lassi

In most North Indian’s houses, meals are incomplete without a tall glass of malai lassi. And why shouldn’t it not be!? Lassi is a perfect beverage to satisfy your desi appetite. A glass of lassi with paranthe or kachori is like reaching the summit of mount Everest! Well, this might be an exaggeration for some but for most of us that’s true! Don’t forget to try Aggarwal Lassi, Amritsari Lassi Wala and Cool Point. 

Raj bhog

Raj bhog really keeps up with its name! Luxurious almonds and pistachios wrapped in spongy chenna is a treat to remember. Raj bhog from Gupta brothers, Aggarwal sweet palace, shagun sweets are a must try. 

Kesar Jalebi

All adjectives fail to define the goodness of jalebis. The crisp, golden, delicious, juicy, fried sweet are everyone’s favourite! The chemistry of kesar jalebi and fafda is better than that of Laila-Majnu! Jalebis are really- a delight. Old Famous Jalebi Wala and Bangla Sweet House are best known for jalebis. 

Halwa

For Delhiites, there are a lot of places to have the best halwas of all types. Karachi Halwa, Nagori Halwa, Shyam sweets, Gulati and so many places to enjoy a plateful of delight! Chilled or hot, gummy or dry, Halwa is a celebration!

Ghevar

Ghevar, a well known Rajasthani sweet is now getting prominent all over Delhi. Chaina Ram Sindhi, Gulab, Kishan Lal Halwai are some of the places to have authentic and tasty sweets like khoya, mawa and malai ghevars.

Brownies

Brownies are tasty, rich and leave with a honeyed flavour in your mouth! Orea, walnuts, red velvet, brookie and such a wide variety of brownies to quench our desert thirst. Hear me out, Theobroma, Warehouse Café, Ever Bake and HotMess serve the best brownies in Delhi.