Ghari: A sweet made during the festival of Chandani Padva, Ghari is a rich dessert filled with khoa, nuts, and dried fruits, and is often flavored with cardamom and saffron.
Dhokla: While typically considered a savory snack, sweet variations of dhokla are also popular in Gujarat. These spongy steamed cakes are made from fermented rice and chickpea flour and can be mildly sweetened.
Basundi: A rich and creamy dessert made from simmering milk until it reduces and thickens. It's flavored with cardamom and saffron and often garnished with chopped nuts.
Mohanthal: A traditional sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, and sugar. It has a fudgy and crumbly texture and is often topped with sliced almonds.
Fafda: Though typically a salty snack, during festivals like Diwali, sweet variations of fafda, made with sugar and ghee, are also enjoyed in Gujarat.
Sukhdi: Also known as gol papdi, this sweet is made from whole wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. It has a crumbly texture and is often flavored with cardamom.
Jalebi: Though popular all over India, jalebi holds a special place in Gujarat. These deep-fried swirls of batter are soaked in saffron-infused sugar syrup and enjoyed as a sweet treat.