Meet The 8 Delicious Indian Desserts With GI Tags

28 February 24

Vaishnavi

What is a GI tag?

GI means Geographical Indication tag. It is given to show that the product has originated in a particular region or possesses qualities or reputation closely linked to that region.

Mysore Pak (Mysore)

The popular South Indian sweet is made from gram flour, ghee and sugar. It is believed to have originated in the royal kitchen of Mysore Maharaja Palace.

Tirupati Ladoo (Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh)

The origin of the most sought-after ladoos goes back to the 1800s. They are made from a special type of gram flour, sugar, ghee, cardamom and dry fruits.

Sitabhog (Bardhaman, West Bengal)

This must try Bengali sweet is a heaven to the taste buds. It is made from cottage cheese, rice flour and sugar and gives the appearance of white rice mixed with gulab jamun.

Chak-Hao Kheer (Manipur)

This black rice pudding is an authentic divine delicacy of Manipur. It is made with black rice, milk, bay leaves, cardamom, sugar and grated coconut.

Rasagola (Odisha)

It is different than Bengal’s Rosogolla and the period of origin goes back to the 11th century. Rasagolas are small dumplings made from chhena dough and cooked in light sugar syrup.

Pootharekulu (Atreyapuram, Andhra Pradesh)

For the people of Andhra Pradesh, Pootharekulu is more than just a sweet. This rice-based sweet is added with sugar, dry fruits and nuts to make it a flavourful delicacy for every important occasion.

Goan Khaje (Goa)

This fried sweet is made from chickpeas, ginger and jaggery. It is a delicious and crunchy sweet item, which also makes a perfect snack item.

Dharwad Pedha (Dharwad, Karnataka)

This unique Karnataka pedha is made with cottage cheese, sugar and cardamom. It is soft in texture and coated with crunchy sugar for a marvellous taste.

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