{"id":182139,"date":"2024-10-09T15:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T07:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=182139"},"modified":"2024-10-09T16:19:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T08:19:09","slug":"indian-sweets-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/indian-sweets-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"More than jalebi, honey: Deliciously syrup Indian sweets and where you can enjoy them in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We love <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/birthday-cakes-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a good slice of cake<\/a> or a quick <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-cupcakes-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cupcake fix<\/a> every now and then. But there\u2019s nothing like indulging in Indian sweets \u2013 and we&#8217;re taking <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/deepavali-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deepavali season<\/a> in Singapore as our excuse to give in to temptation. With vibrant colours and complex flavours, Indian sweets \u2013 or mithai \u2013 are synonymous with celebrations and all things positive.<\/p>\n<p>But proceed with caution: these goodies can be really sweet, especially for the uninitiated. Still, we say you haven&#8217;t really lived in Singapore until you&#8217;ve experienced the real deal in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/little-india-singapore-neighbourhood-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little India<\/a>. We keep going back to Moghul Sweet Shop at Little India Arcade and Komala Villas just a few steps away. But if you\u2019re down for a gourmet twist, hit up Michelin-starred Song of India or Punjab\u2019s Grill for next-level festival boxes. See if you can resist: the sweets that make us feel like kids again are right this way&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Indian sweets for sweet tooths in Singapore<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Kulfi<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_303026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-303026\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-303026 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/indian-sweets-singapore-kulfi-kuldeepnegibombay-pixabay-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Kulfi | Indian sweets Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/indian-sweets-singapore-kulfi-kuldeepnegibombay-pixabay-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/indian-sweets-singapore-kulfi-kuldeepnegibombay-pixabay-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/indian-sweets-singapore-kulfi-kuldeepnegibombay-pixabay.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-303026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: kuldeepnegibombay via Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Think of this as the Indian equivalent of ice cream, except only milk and sugar are used to make this sweet treat. The ingredients aren&#8217;t churned (unlike ice cream), resulting in a texture that&#8217;s denser and creamier. Kulfi usually comes in flavours like cardamom and pistachio, though you can also find fruits added to the mix.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> Cool down with a stick of kulfi at <a href=\"https:\/\/banjara.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Banjara Restaurant<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandooricorner.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tandoori Corner<\/a>. If you wanna enjoy it in the comfort of your home, you can order from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bombaykulfi.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bombay Kulfi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Karanji<\/h3>\n<p>Known by a multitude of other names like gujia, somas, and pedakiya, this dessert is a flaky pastry filled to the brim with treats. After getting stuffed with shredded coconut, sesame seeds, nuts, raisins, and various spices, the sweet dumpling is deep-fried to crispy perfection. It&#8217;s probably one of the most indulgent Indian sweets in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:\u00a0<\/strong>Venture off into the Deepavali bazaars because we&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ll find at least one snack stall serving them up. We&#8217;ve seen Mithai Mandir and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moghulmahal.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Moghul Mahal<\/a> sell them previously too, so keep an eye out to see if they&#8217;ll make a comeback on their menus.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Rasgulla<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_260041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-260041\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-260041 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Rasgulla-Photography-Divya-Jain-via-Pexels-900x643.png\" alt=\"Rasgulla \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Rasgulla-Photography-Divya-Jain-via-Pexels-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Rasgulla-Photography-Divya-Jain-via-Pexels-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Rasgulla-Photography-Divya-Jain-via-Pexels.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-260041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Divya Jain via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This syrupy dessert starts with curdling milk, but before you turn away from that mental image, hear us out. Once you separate the chenna (Indian cottage cheese \u2013 yup, there&#8217;s a whole technique to it), it&#8217;s kneaded and rolled into balls. Next, it&#8217;s cooked in a sugar syrup, and you&#8217;ll get sweet dumplings that are soft and spongy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> You can find rasgulla tinned up and ready to eat from stores like <a href=\"https:\/\/dashmesh.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dashmesh<\/a> or even at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairprice.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">FairPrice<\/a>. Alternatively, pop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shamiana.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shamiana Restaurant<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thecurryculture.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Curry Culture<\/a>. Both have rasmalai on their menus, which is similar to rasgulla except the cheese dumplings are dipped and served in thickened milk.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Jalebi<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_202769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-202769\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-202769 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-81.png\" alt=\"indian sweets\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-81.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-81.png 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-81.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-81.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-202769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Nadir Hashmi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This confection is (almost) sickeningly sweet and sticky. It gets its muruku-like pretzel shape by plopping the fermented batter in a spiral motion into a pool of hot oil. The crisp snack is dunked in a saffron sugar syrup for that iconic orange glow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> We all agree this is best eaten freshly fried. You can get jalebi served up at <a href=\"https:\/\/bikanervala.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bikanervala<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/i.love.jaggis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jaggi&#8217;s North Indian Cuisine<\/a>. It&#8217;s an absolute melt-in-the-mouth delight.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Adhirasam<\/h3>\n<p>We call it the Indian <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-donuts-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doughnut<\/a>, but trust us, it&#8217;s not as sweet as the aforementioned confections. Made from rice flour and jaggery (cane sugar), this treat is deep-fried, so it\u2019s nice and crisp on the outside but pillowy soft on the inside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bawas.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bawa&#8217;s Delicacy<\/a> sells mini adhirasam along with other snacks that you can add to your Deepavali list.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Laddoo<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182179\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-182179 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Laddoo-Indian-sweets.jpg\" alt=\"Laddoo | Indian sweets\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Laddoo-Indian-sweets.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Laddoo-Indian-sweets.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Laddoo-Indian-sweets.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">That glossy sheen of sugar syrup? It&#8217;s gotta be laddoo. Photography: Nicole Nithiyah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The laddoo (or laddu) is the quintessential poster child for Indian sweets \u2013 if you&#8217;re going to a wedding or a religious Indian ceremony in Singapore, you know this will be waiting for you. Plump with ghee, flour and sugar, these sweet treats are made from tiny drops of chickpea flour mix. They&#8217;re fried in ghee and soaked in sugar syrup. Sounds easy, but it takes special skill to mould the mixture into those iconic spheres (and you have to do it while it\u2019s hot!). Much respect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> It&#8217;s pretty easy to find variations of this sweet just about anywhere, but our pick is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moghulsweets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Moghul&#8217;s Sweets<\/a>. It&#8217;s known for its signature motichoor laddoos, which will complete your Deepavali spread.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Palkova<\/h3>\n<p>There are only two ingredients in this: milk and sugar. The magic is in the way it\u2019s made. First, the milk simmers till it reaches a paste-like consistency, then sugar is added to the mix. Once it becomes semi-solid, it&#8217;s cooled and ready to be devoured. But really, you don\u2019t have to break your back in the kitchen \u2013 just pop by Little India to get this ivory white treat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>You can devour this sweet treat at <a href=\"https:\/\/komalavilas.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Komala Vilas<\/a>, along with other tempting creations like pista or cashew nut burfi.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182181\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-182181 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Indian-sweets.jpg\" alt=\"Kesari | Indian Sweets\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Indian-sweets.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Indian-sweets.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Indian-sweets.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clockwise: Laddoo, mysore pak, kesari, burfi, patisa soan papdi. Photography: Nicole Nithiyah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>8. Mysore pak<\/h3>\n<p>Fair warning: this isn&#8217;t for the faint-hearted. Hailing from Mysore in the south-western Indian state of Karnataka, this sugary confection contains just three ingredients \u2013 sugar, gram flour and slabs of ghee. Consider it an Indian version of fudge: it\u2019s soft, dense and a melt-in-your-mouth kind of fantastic. There\u2019s another version that uses less ghee, but you know what we\u2019d rather pick. As much as we love to indulge in this every now and then, it\u2019s best to share unless you want a 24-hour sugar rush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> You can find these indulgent sweets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peshwais.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Peshwai&#8217;s<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/aabsweets.com.sg\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Adyar Sweets &amp; Snacks<\/a> around Rochor along with other temptations like chocolate burfis and mothi laddoos.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Gulab jamun<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_202768\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-202768\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-202768 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-80.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-80.png 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-80.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Untitled-design-80.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-202768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: jypsygen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re a sucker for sugar, you&#8217;ll adore these brown beauties. Made from milk fats, they\u2019re deep-fried and drenched in a saccharine syrup infused with rose water. Expect a heady sugar rush after as little as two bites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> Along with delicious masala dosas and palak paneer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kailashparbatgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kailash Parbat<\/a> serves up some mouth-watering desserts \u2013 gulab jamun included! Wash it all down with a mango lassi and turn it into a feast.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Burfi<\/h3>\n<p>Probably the most refined looking out of the lot, burfi catches the eye with its pretty silver coating. It\u2019s purely for vanity, though: this edible silver leaf is mainly used for occasions like weddings and has no effect on the taste. Perfectly cut into diamonds, this dense and milky sweet tastes as good as it looks. Plain burfi is usually made of solidified condensed milk and sugar with a hint of cardamom, but you can also find cashew nuts, pistachios, coconut or almond varieties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> Many people rave about <a href=\"https:\/\/bikanervala.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bikanervala<\/a>&#8216;s food for being savoury and authentic. Of course, you can&#8217;t forget about the desserts. Get a taste of dhoda or kaju burfi after feasting on rich curries.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Kesari<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182180\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-182180\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-182180 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Kesari-indian-sweets.jpg\" alt=\"Kesari | Indian Sweets\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Kesari-indian-sweets.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Kesari-indian-sweets.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/11\/Kesari-indian-sweets.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-182180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The kesari is probably the least sweet out of the lot. Photography: Nicole Nithiyah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kesari is said to have originated from many regions down south of the subcontinent, so you can bet it&#8217;s popular among South Indians. Perhaps that&#8217;s the reason why it\u2019s still one of our favourites. And don\u2019t you think the bright orange colouring\u2019s super tempting? The semolina is what gives this block of sweet goodness texture along with staples like sugar, ghee (surprise surprise), water and milk. We like ours with cashew nuts and topped with a sprinkle of saffron.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>it:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtrsingapore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MTR Singapore<\/a> around Little India serves it with evaporated milk, sugar and spices. We&#8217;re already drooling just thinking about it.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Patisa soan papdi<\/h3>\n<p>Light and flaky with sugar strands peeling off at the corners, soan papdi\u2019s texture is as smooth as cotton candy and literally melts in your mouth. It\u2019s so popular that it was sold out at the sweet shop so we decided to go for the patisa soan papdi, a less flaky version that\u2019s still on par with its sister.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> Boxed soan papdi (both flaky and non-flaky versions) are available online at <a href=\"https:\/\/kiasumart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kiasumart<\/a>. There&#8217;s even a chocolate soan papdi at <a href=\"https:\/\/aabsweets.com.sg\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Adyar Sweets &amp; Snacks<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>13. Kaju katli<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_260040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-260040\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-260040 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Kaju-katli-Photography-Neeta-via-Pexels-900x643.png\" alt=\"Kaju katli \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Kaju-katli-Photography-Neeta-via-Pexels-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Kaju-katli-Photography-Neeta-via-Pexels-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/Kaju-katli-Photography-Neeta-via-Pexels.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-260040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Neeta via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Think of this dessert as a type of fudge, except there&#8217;s no <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/artisanal-chocolates-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolate<\/a> and it&#8217;s decorated with edible silver foil. This traditional North Indian sweet is made with cashew nuts and sugar, flavoured with cardamom powder, rose water, and even saffron. The nuts are crushed into a coarse powder, sieved, and mixed with sugar syrup. The result? A delightfully sweet and dense dessert that&#8217;s mildly flavoured and melts in your mouth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to get it:<\/strong> Kaju katli is quite easy to make at home if you understand the intricacies of sugar syrup. But if you don&#8217;t, you can find boxed kaju katli from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peshwais.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Peshwai&#8217;s<\/a>. Looking for something freshly made? Pop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moghulsweets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Moghul&#8217;s Sweets<\/a> at Little India Arcade.<\/p>\n<p>Ready for a sugar rush? 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