List of Pakistani desserts

Pakistani desserts are a variety of sweet dishes that are an integral part of Pakistani cuisine. These desserts are often enjoyed during festivals, celebrations, and as a part of daily meals. Below is a list of some popular Pakistani desserts.

Popular Pakistani Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a classic dessert made from milk solids, traditionally known as khoya, which are kneaded into a dough, shaped into small balls, and deep-fried. These are then soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and rose water.

Jalebi

Jalebi is a popular sweet made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter in circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup. It is known for its crispy texture and sweet, tangy flavor.

Barfi

Barfi is a dense, milk-based sweet confectionery. It is often flavored with pistachios, almonds, or coconut, and is sometimes colored with edible silver leaf.

Kheer

Kheer is a type of rice pudding made by boiling rice, broken wheat, or vermicelli with milk and sugar. It is flavored with cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, or almonds.

Halwa

Halwa is a sweet dish made from various ingredients such as semolina, lentils, or vegetables like carrots and pumpkins. It is cooked with sugar, ghee, and milk, and often garnished with nuts.

Falooda

Falooda is a cold dessert made with noodles, milk, rose syrup, and often topped with ice cream. It is a popular choice during the hot summer months.

Zarda

Zarda is a traditional sweet dish made with boiled rice, colored with food coloring, and flavored with cardamom, raisins, pistachios, and almonds.

Sohan Halwa

Sohan Halwa is a traditional dessert made from a mixture of water, sugar, milk, and cornflour. It is flavored with saffron and cardamom and garnished with nuts.

See Also

• Pakistani cuisine
• List of Indian desserts
• List of desserts

External Links

• Pakistani Cuisine on WikiMD