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Just like different counties have different staple food. It applies same to the different states within a country. And if different staple food is present, why not different sweet dish or desert. It’s not that the sweet dish of a place isn’t available in the other place, just that the sweet dish of that place will leave you mouth watering at the very thought of the dish if you have tried it. Gulab jamun, jalebi, peda, laddoo, rasmalai, rabdi, phirni, payasam, halwa, cham-cham, and the list can go on and on. But we have so many states in India, so not everyone celebrates the festival in the same way! And they definitely don't eat the same sweets either. So, here is a list of sweets, one special from each state (there are so many) that you should try if you can right away!

Andhra Pradesh: Pootharekulu Kunda This yummy melt-in-the-mouth sweet is a paper-thin rice sweet from Andhra Pradesh and something one shouldn't miss out on! This and those huge and mouth-watering Tirupati ladoos.

Arunachal Pradesh: Khapse (Zhero) It's a Tibetan delight that is traditionally prepared during Losar (the Tibetan 'new year'). It is a kind of biscuit made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter and sugar. It's simple, though the end result looks very twisted.

Assam: Pitha This is an Assam special which is prepared only on occasions like Bihu. It is prepared from rice and come in different forms like roasted, baked, steamed or fried. There is Til Pitha, Ghila Pitha, Sunga Pitha, Tora Pithaand many others that one can try out!

Bihar: Khaja A baklava-like dessert, this sweet is dough-based, lightly fried and then dipped into the sweetness of sugar syrup. One You could also try out Thekua - a wheat flour and jaggery special!

Chhattisgarh: Dehrori One has to try out this delicacy made of rice and curd! Dipped in molten sugar syrup, the cardamom aroma will leave one wanting for more.

Goa: Bebinca This Goan dessert is a gorgeous mix of flour, eggs, coconut milk and nutmeg. This layered cake is as delicious as it looks and even better when eaten with an extra scoop of ice-cream!

Gujarat: Basundi A thickened, creamy milk dessert with almonds and pistachios, this is a classic Gujarat delicacy that will be the perfect end to a Diwali meal or any meal for that matter!

Haryana: Aloo Ka Halwa (Potato Pudding) The aroma of this pudding made from mashed potatoes, sugar and pure ghee will keep one asking for more. And it's not a sweet, but if one wants Haryana, one should try the lassi. It's yum, yum and just more yum!

Himachal Pradesh: Babroo These circular delights are made of dough and sugar. It is super popular in the state.

Jammu and Kashmir: Shufta Just looking at it is going to give you a 'sweetgasm'! It looks like one of those royal treats that all the kings and queens probably feasted on. Made from dry fruits, sugar and saffron; it's a different kind of dessert that should be on one’s must-have list!

Jharkand: Malpua Crispy at the edges and soft at the center, this delicious dessert is a mixture of flour, sugar, milk, and mashed bananas deep fried. Gorge on hot ones, if managed to get hands on these!

Karnataka: Mysore Pak These are golden blocks with a honeycomb-like appearance that melt in one’s mouth! A simple, yet heavenly dessert. That and the Dharwad Peda should be on the top of one’s desserts-to-have list. That sugar coated delight will take one to wonder land.

Kerala: Payasam One of the favourite Kerala dishes, this dessert is loved by all! Come Onam and you'll see the demand is for a reason. Similar to kheer, it is that one dish that every sweet loving folk dies for.

Madhya Pradesh: Mawa Bati This delicacy exists for a reason - to make one happy. It's made of mava, sesame, cardamom powder and ghee.

Maharashtra: Puran Poli A mixture of all the wonderful ingredients and a result even more beautiful, this dessert is all about lentils, jaggery and chickpeas. The outer layer is made from milk, flour and ghee and is an absolute delight. Also, don't miss out on the Modaks.

Manipur: Madhurjan Thongba Gram flour dumplings and coconut put in some thick, sweetened milk.

Meghalaya: Pukhlein Jaggery and rice, everything so nice! This is a known sweet bread in the state and loved by everyone.

Mizoram: Koat Pitha A banana, rice and jaggery mixture deep fried, it should definitely be on your list if one is a jaggery lover.

Nagaland: Nap Naang This is a kind of kheer that is made of sticky black rice, that leaves a beautiful purple colour and a beautiful taste as well!

Odisha: Chenna Poda If you're a cheesecake fan, then you're going to love this Odia dish! Made from baked ricotta cheese, it an absolute must-have. Chenna Jhilli is another famous dish that one can try.

Punjab: Dodha Barfi This scrumptious dessert from Punjab is something you won't be able to resist. The Indian version of a fudge, it is a beautiful mixture of milk, sugar and nuts. Even Pinni is a well-loved dish!

Rajasthan: Ghevar It's one of those desserts that nothing can ever go wrong with. It is the epitome of how good desi ghee can be. You will love the crispy, yet soft texture and to-die-for taste that this dessert has! One can also try out Mawa Misri and Milk Cake. This state is known as the dessert state for a reason.

Sikkim: Sael Roti Though not originally from here, this dish is very popular in the state! It is a kind of sweet bread that is made from ground rice, banana and sugar.

Tamil Nadu: Pal Poli Simple and heavenly, this dish is made of maida rotis that are deep fried and immersed in milk warmed with condensed milk and saffron. There is no reason for one to not fall in love with this dessert!

Telangana: Boorelu Made of bengal-gram, jaggery, coconut and cardamom powder and then dipped in batter and deep fried, this is a favourite here on special occasions! One should also try Kaja, flaky layers soaked in sugar syrup - very similar to chiroti!

Tripura: Awan Bangwi A unique dessert, this. A mixture of rice, cashews, raisins and ghee is put in cones made of banana leaves and steamed.

Uttar Pradesh: Malaiyo This lighter-than-air dessert just melts in the mouth leaving you wanting more. It is made of malai and available mainly during winters. The others tries are Balushai, Rabdi and Petha.

Uttarakhand: Bal Mithai This cute khoya dessert is something every sweet tooth will dig! It's khoya cooked and covered in yummy sugar balls

West Bengal: Rasgulla White sponge balls dipped in sweet sugar syrup will leaves one craving for more! Other favorites are Mishti Doi and Sondesh.