India is a country of diversity where you will get to see different food in every part of the country. Some cities in the country are known for their spicy taste and some for street food. But today in this episode we are going to talk about the sweets-dominated cities. It is a tradition for us Indians to eat something sweet after dinner. On the other hand, some people are fond of sweets and their mouths will water on hearing the name of sweets. Today, the special sweets of the cities we are going to tell you about have been recognized all over the world and tourists have been coming in large numbers from thousands of miles away to taste the sweets here. Let us know about some famous cities and the sweets associated with them.
Kolkata
Kolkata is considered to be a sweet city in India and the reason behind this is the variety of sweets available in every street and every locality which makes anyone's mouth water. Here the local sweet called Nolen Gur Payesh which is a type of Bengali kheer is very famous, also you can try Patishapta which is made of coconut and nuts, if you want to try Sondesh then go to Bhim Chandra Nag's shop Must go If you are visiting Bengal, do not miss the famous Rosgula there.
Goa
Goa is a place where everyone likes to spend their holidays. The fun of watching the sunset with friends by the sea is different. Goa is also very popular for seafood, apart from this the dessert here called Bembika or Bibik is also very popular. It is a Goan traditional layer cake cum pudding. It's an Indo-Portuguese cuisine. A traditional bebinka consists of seven to 16 layers, which can be varied according to your taste. If you are planning to go to Goa on your next vacation, then do enjoy this cake cum pudding.
Lucknow
Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, has been known for its cuisine for centuries. Connoisseurs from all over the world reach here and enjoy the flavors. Apart from Kebabs and Biryani, a lot is also available here. If you come here in winter then a variety of sweets will welcome you. Black carrot pudding, buttercream, revdi, a royal piece, cream gilori, and different types of peda, where else can you get better than Lucknow? One of the oldest sweet shops in the city, Chappan Bhog Sweet Shop's Makhan Malai is a must-try for every tourist.
Amritsar
Amritsar is also known as the Mecca of food lovers. Although the city is known worldwide for its tandoori tikkas and parathas dipped in ghee, Amritsar is no less than a paradise for sweet lovers. Who does not like Besan Laddus and Pinni of Amritsar? Delicious phirnis and hot jalebis can be seen everywhere on the streets and roads of Amritsar. Visiting this city, if you have not tasted the creamy lassi, then you have not tasted anything. The Mango and Saffron Lassi, Fruit Cream, and Kulfa here are special.
Mangalore
If you are going to Mangalore, then your trip is going to be incomplete without the famous Pabba there. Here you will find many famous ice creams also known for their flavors. You can't stop without trying the Messy Sunday. If you want to try some more traditional dishes, then definitely try Sarnol and you will fall in love with it. If you want to try the famous buns of this place, then tell them that they are fewer buns and more puffed puris, which taste slightly sweet with bananas. Another famous sweet of Karnataka is chiroti which is a type of fried pastry.
Manipur
Manipur is such a beautiful city. This city in the North East, surrounded by lush green valleys, is known for its classical Indian dance style. No one would even know more than this. But you have hardly tasted sweets here. Madhurjan Thongba is a famous sweet dish of Manipur. These are gram flour dumplings soaked in sweetened condensed milk and served with coconut. If ever you visit Manipur, try this along with classical dance.
