9 must-try sweets in Mumbai

Soft, deep-fried milk-solid dumplings soaked in a sugar syrup, Gulab Jamun is a quintessential Indian dessert available in almost every sweet shop in Mumbai.

Gulab Jamun 

These crispy, deep-fried swirls of batter soaked in sugar syrup are a popular street food sweet in Mumbai, loved for their crunchy texture and sweet taste.

Jalebi 

A traditional Maharashtrian sweet, especially popular during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, Modak is a sweet dumpling filled with coconut, jaggery, and nuts.

Modak 

A creamy and rich frozen dessert made with condensed milk, nuts, and flavored with cardamom, saffron, or pistachios. 

Malai Kulfi 

A sweet and tangy yogurt-based dessert flavored with saffron, cardamom, and sometimes garnished with nuts, making it a refreshing and delightful treat. 

Shrikhand 

Mumbai offers a variety of sweets made from khoya (reduced milk solids), such as Barfi, Pedha, and Gujiya, which are rich, dense, and absolutely delicious.

Mawa/Khoya sweets 

A popular Indian sweet made with cashew nuts, sugar, and ghee, Kaju Katli is known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavor.

Kaju Katli 

A creamy dessert made by reducing milk, sweetening it with sugar, and flavored with cardamom and nuts. 

Basundi 

Though not native to Mumbai, you can find delicious chikkis in the city. These are crunchy, sweet brittle bars made from nuts like peanuts, almonds, or cashews bound together with jaggery or sugar syrup.

Chikki 

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