Mithai मिठाई Mithai मिठाई Traditional confections and sweets from the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the word mitha (sweet), these treats are central to South Asian culture.
Gulab Jamun गुलाब जामुन Gulab Jamun गुलाब जामुन Legendary! Deep-fried milk-solid balls soaked in rose syrup.
Masala मसाला Masala मसाला A flavorful blend of spices that brings warmth, depth, and complexity to Indian cuisine and desserts.
Kaapi कॉफी Kaapi कॉफी South Indian filter coffee, known for its bold, aromatic flavor and traditionally brewed with chicory.
Kaju काजू Kaju काजू The Hindi word for cashew, a rich, buttery nut widely used in Indian sweets and desserts.
Elaichi (Cardamom) इलायची Elaichi (Cardamom) इलायची A fragrant spice with sweet, citrusy, and floral notes, beloved in Indian sweets and chai.
Laddoo लड्डू Laddoo लड्डू A spherical sweet from the Indian subcontinent made of various ingredients and sugar syrup or jaggery.
Kesar (Saffron) केसर Kesar (Saffron) केसर The world's most expensive spice with a golden color and luxe notes.
Gud (Jaggery) गुड़ Gud (Jaggery) गुड़ A traditional, unrefined whole cane sugar made by boiling down concentrated sugarcane juice providing a rich, earthy, caramel-like flavor instead of plain sweetness.
Chashni चाशनी Chashni चाशनी Sugar syrup. The sweetness that gives mithai like jalebi and gulab jamun their signature glossy, syrupy finish.
Desi देसी Desi देसी A colloquial term referring to the cultures, foods, and traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Ghee घृत Ghee घृत Clarified butter with a rich, nutty aroma. A foundational ingredient in countless Indian sweets.
Jalebi जलेबी Jalebi जलेबी Crisp, spiral-shaped sweets made from fermented batter, fried, and dipped in fragrant sugar syrup.
Soan Papdi सोन पापड़ी Soan Papdi सोन पापड़ी An airy, flaky sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar, ghee, and cardamom, with a texture that almost melts into threads.
Thandai ठंडाई Thandai ठंडाई A chilled, spiced milk drink traditionally made with nuts, seeds, cardamom, saffron, and warming spices.Chashni Sugar syrupA sweet syrup used to add sweetness, shine, and moisture to Indian mithai.