7 Traditional Indian Monsoon Sweet Snacks to Enjoy with Chai

By Tiamongla Kasar

Introduction

Monsoon evenings are best spent with a warm cup of chai and a plate of traditional Indian sweet snacks. Take a look at some best Indian monsoon sweet snacks.

Pinaca

A popular Goan sweet snack made with a mixture of jaggery and coconut, shaped into bite size balls and then rolled in rice flour.

Bhakarwadi

A crispy spiral-shaped tea-time snack from Maharashtra, made by rolling spiced coconut and sesame filling inside a dough, then slicing and frying until golden.

Mawa Cake

A classic Irani cake made with mawa (dried milk solids), which gives it a dense, moist texture and a rich, milky flavor.

Khurma

Khurma features crispy fried dough coated in thick sugar syrup, making it one of the most addictive Indian monsoon sweet snacks.

Gujiya

Gujiya is a sweet fried dumpling made by filling rolled buttery dough with a mixture of milk solids (also called mawa or khoya) and nuts.

Coconut Barfi

Coconut barfi, also known as nariyal barfi, is a sweet fudge prepared with grated coconut, sugar, milk and a hint of cardamom.

Til Chikki

Til chikki is a crunchy sweet made by mixing toasted sesame seeds with melted jaggery, making it a healthy Indian monsoon sweet snack to enjoy anytime.