Mysore Pak
Mysore Pak is a famous South Indian sweet made from gram flour, sugar, and plenty of ghee, yielding a rich crumbly or porous texture. It is one of the most iconic festival sweets from the south.
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Dharwad Peda
Dharwad Peda is a caramelized milk sweet from Karnataka known for its deep brown color and grainy texture. Its concentrated dairy flavor makes it unmistakable.
Belagavi Kunda
Belagavi Kunda is a slowly reduced milk sweet from Karnataka with a slightly grainy, caramelized profile. It is a regional specialty prized for its deep milk flavor.
Obbattu / Holige
Obbattu, also called Holige, is a sweet stuffed flatbread often filled with lentils, coconut, or jaggery mixtures. It is a festive staple across Karnataka.
Chiroti
Chiroti is a delicate layered fried sweet from southern India, closely related to chirote, and is often topped with sugar or warm milk-based garnish. It is valued for its crisp, lacy texture.
Karjikai
Karjikai is Karnataka’s fried stuffed pastry, related to karanji or gujiya, usually filled with coconut and sweet mixtures. It is a classic Diwali treat.
Rava Ladoo
Rava Ladoo combines roasted semolina with ghee, sugar, and cardamom for a grainy yet soft festive bite. It is simple, dependable, and extremely popular in home kitchens.
Kobbari Burfi
Kobbari Burfi is a coconut burfi popular in South India, made from coconut, sugar, and sometimes milk. It is simple, fragrant, and festive.
Hayagreeva
Hayagreeva is a sweet made from chana dal, jaggery, coconut, and dry fruits, especially associated with certain temple and festive traditions in Karnataka.
Jangiri
Jangiri is a bright orange urad-dal sweet, shaped into thick coils and soaked lightly in syrup. It is often served at weddings and festivals for its dramatic color and juicy texture.
Badusha
Badusha is a flaky, layered fried sweet with a soft interior and glazed exterior. It is gently sweet and highly popular in South Indian celebration menus.
7 Cup Barfi
7 Cup Barfi is a home-style sweet made by combining measured “cups” of ingredients such as gram flour, coconut, milk, and ghee. It is known for being easy to remember and richly flavorful.
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