Indian cuisine is heaven for food lovers across the world. It is a wonderful amalgamation of various flavors, from sweet to savory. Moreover, this cuisine has a place for everyone, be it vegans, sweetooths, vegetarians, or non-vegetarians. Some of the most-loved Indian desserts are rasmalai, gulab jamun, and more. One can clearly see the influence of various dynasties in one sweet and delicious plate of Indian dessert.
The exciting fact about Indian desserts is that one can find desserts made out of nuts, milk, carrots, flour, and more. Also, desserts will differ from state to state and, at times, city to city, so you will find at least one new dish to try anywhere.
Tasting all the desserts can be a daunting task, especially when they have a diverse taste and flavor and are different from the regular Canadian desserts like cake, pie, macarons, and more. So, we are here to ease your tension and introduce you to some of the most popular desserts from the Indian Food Bar.
Gulab Jamun: The Quintessential Festive Sweet
Gulab jamun is undoubtedly the most sought-after Indian dessert. Since medieval times, it has been a must-have at any Indian celebration, like festivals and weddings. Persian cuisine has a significant influence on the flavor and preparation of gulab jamun. This dessert was prepared for the Mugal royals after the Mugal invasion of India. It shares a close resemblance with an Arabic dessert, Luqmat al-Qadi.
Jamuns are the cream and flour balls that resemble the color and shape of malabar plum (jamun), dipped in cardamom and rose (gulab)-flavored sugar syrup. Gulab Jamun is the perfect example of a desert that aced the race of time and gained more popularity with each passing year.
Gulab Jamun is a diverse Indian dessert that is served with vanilla ice cream in the summer and served hot in the winter. The cold and hot variations of this sweet dish are an explosion of flavors and textures for your taste buds.
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Rasmalai: The Creamy, Delicate Dessert of Indian Cuisine
Rasmalai ranks 2nd in the world’s best cheese desserts and is in the top 50 of the world’s best desserts as per the Tast Atlas rankings. It is a beloved Indian sweet, known for its delicate texture and subtle flavors. As the name suggests, Ras (rosh) refers to sugary syrup, and Malai refers to a mix of thickened milk, cream, and condensed milk.
Rasamalai’s other USP is chhena, a unique Indian cheese. It is made every day by curdling the milk with lemon in Leela Indian Food Bar’s in-house kitchen. Chhena is used to make soft, airy, and spongy dough balls as the base of rasmalai. It is not fermented for days, unlike other cheeses. Rasamalai is a super-healthy dessert with a low sugar and salt content and a high protein content.
Originating from the eastern regions of India, particularly West Bengal and Odisha, Rasmalai has a rich cultural heritage. It was invented in the early 20th century when Krishna Chandra Das added roshogulla (a popular Bengali dessert) to a thickened milk, nuts, and cardamom base. Rasmalai symbolizes happiness, peace, and prosperity. Hence, it is one of the staples of celebrations like weddings and festivals. It is a crustless cheese dessert that will tickle your tastebuds.
At Leela Indian Food Bar, we offer an exceptional selection of popular Indian desserts that are perfect for all your celebrations. Whether you are someone new to our exquisite desserts or a seasoned food enthusiast, our dessert section can tickle your sweet tooth. We are famous for serving fresh and delicious gulab jamuns and rasmalais in Toronto. So, if you are looking for Indian desserts in Canada, primarily downtown Toronto, then book a table or order a sweet dessert within a few clicks from Leela Indian Food Bar.
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