Top 5 Indian Desserts That Keep You Warm in Winter

Apr 25, 2025, 23:02 IST

WION Desk

Winter is here, and who doesn't enjoy delicious, healthy, and warm desserts under cosy blankets? Here are the top 5 Indian desserts that will definitely warm your heart and soul.

 

Moong Lentil (Dal) Halwa

India's popular winter dessert is moong dal halwa. Cardamom powder, milk, sugar, ghee, and moong dal are the ingredients. This dessert is full of protein and tastes great in the winter because of its nutty flavour.

Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa)

Carrot halwa, also known as gajar ka halwa, is a beloved winter dessert in India. Grated carrots, milk, ghee, sugar, and dry fruits are the ingredients. This dessert is a great treat for the cold weather because it is full of carrot goodness and has a rich, creamy texture.  

Coconut Burfi

This dish, which is perfect for the winter, is tasty and comforting. It has ingredients like sugar, mawa/khoya, chopped and roasted nuts, and fresh coconuts.

Panjiri

Panjiri is a delicious dessert made in the winter by roasting wheat flour in ghee. Several nutritious ingredients are added to the dessert to give it more substance.

Badam Halwa

Perfect for chilly winter days, badam halwa, also known as almond halwa, is a tasty and healthy dessert. Milk, sugar, cardamom powder, ghee, and almonds are the ingredients for this dessert.