8 Mouth-Watering South Indian Sweets
                     8 Mouth-Watering South 
Indian  Sweets
It’s hard to imagine festivals without our traditional sweets. But,
it’s not just those special occasions when we crave for them. South  
Indian sweets, with their exquisite taste and irresistible flavour,  
are treats that you want to enjoy anytime.
While some South Indian sweets such as Kesari and Mysore Pak  
have found wider recognition across the subcontinent, there are  
many hidden gems in the cuisine of South India. In this article,  
we’ll cover eight sweet delicacies — both, famous and relatively  
unknown — that will delight your taste buds.
1. Payasam
The word payasam comes from the word ‘peeyusham’, meaning  
divine nectar or ambrosia. This fine concoction of coconut milk  
and jaggery tastes delectably creamy and sweetened to perfection!
It is no surprise that payasam is a permanent component of the  
typical South Indian thali, and also finds its place during festivals  
and occasions. If you’re planning to make payasam at home, you
can add a touch of creativity to this exquisite dish by adding  
carrots, or fruits such as mango or pineapple topped by chopped  
dry fruits and nuts.
2. Mysore Pak
One of the most popular South-Indian sweets Mysore Pak was  
invented by accident by a cook belonging to a royal family in  
Mysore. It is unanimously known as the king of South Indian  
sweets. This lip-smacking speciality is made from milk powder,  
pure ghee (clarified butter), and sugar. The irresistible taste of  
Mysore Pak will leave an everlasting mark on your palette.
Though if you’re watching your weight or concerned about health  
issues, our Karupatti Ghee Mysore Pak and Mysurpa made from  
Nattu Sakkarai, figs and dates are treats you can enjoy guilt-free!
3. Maladu
This is a South Indian delicacy rich in protein originated in  
Tirunelveli. Popularly known as Ma ladoo, this sweet, nutritious,  
and scrumptious treat is made from dal (lentils). If you want to
make something delicious and healthy at home, maladu is the  
perfect option for you and it takes barely 15 minutes to prepare.
Our Karupatti halwa is another awesome sweet from Tirunelveli  
that you must try.
4. Adhirasam
This age-old popular sweet is generally served at festivals,  
weddings, and special occasions. Made from rice flour, cardamom,  
and jaggery, the roots of Adhirasam lie in Tamil Nadu. According
to the ancient recipe, it takes one whole week to prepare and make  
it. Sadly, it’s difficult to find authentic adhirasam nowadays as  
most of the makers use modern methods and machines to cut  
short the preparation time. However, if you’re lucky you may find  
shops in Tamil Nadu selling traditional adhirasam.
5. Poli
A Pongal must-have, this easy-to-make nutritious treat is loved by  
one and all. Made with grated coconut, wheat flour, jaggery, pure  
ghee (clarified butter), turmeric powder, and cardamom this soft  
and sweet bread is a must if you have a sweet tooth.
6. Cashew Barfi or Kaju Katli
This diamond-shaped sweet has a rich taste of cashews and a  
smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Often punctuated with  
flavours such as cardamom or rose, this specialty isn’t just made in  
South India but is a staple sweet all over the country. For a true-  
blue Southern twist, however, try our Karupatti Kaju Katli.
7. Badusha
Similar to its cousin, the balushahi, badusha, the irresistible  
donut-shaped delight is popularly known as a Diwali sweet.
Another variant the smaller Chitti badushas are also served during  
festive occasions. These deep-fried and syrup-dipped treats are  
perfect when you wish to indulge your sweet tooth.
8. Seenimittai
Traditionally from Tuticorin seenimittai is made from rice  
flour, urad dal, and cardamom for fragrance. Once deep-fried,
they are dunked in sugar syrup which crystallizes and forms sweet  
and crispy yummy curls of sweetness.
Simultaneously, the best and the worst part about having these  
sweets is that you can never stop at one. If you’ve tasted them  
once, your taste buds will want to enjoy them again and again. But,  
no worries — you can place an order with us online and get your  
favourite South Indian sweets delivered anywhere in the world.