100 Indian Sweets · The Complete NRI Buying Guide (2026)
100 Indian Sweets · The Complete NRI Buying Guide (2026)
India has hundreds of regional sweet traditions · this is the complete list of 100 Indian sweets every NRI should know, organized by region (Hyderabadi, Andhra, Bengali, Punjabi, Maharashtrian, Gujarati, Tamil, Kerala, Rajasthani, Bihari) and use case (festival gifting, daily mithai, wedding, regional specialty). For each sweet, we note availability for international shipping (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE) and the most-authentic brand to order from. The Hyderabadi and South Indian sections are the most-ordered by NRI families today, with Almond House (Kaju Burfi), Hameedi (Jouzi Halwa), Dadu (Motichur), and Vellanki (Pootharekulu) leading the international shipping market.
The 100 Indian sweets · by region (with international availability)
Hyderabadi (15)
- Kaju Burfi · Almond House · ships USA
- Jouzi Halwa · Hameedi · ships USA
- Badam ki Jali · Almond House · ships USA
- Khubani ka Meetha · ships USA
- Doodh ki Mithai · ships USA
- Pista Royal · Almond House · ships USA
- Mawa Jalebi · ships USA
- Badam Halwa · Almond House · ships USA
- Hameedi Pista Halwa · ships USA
- Hameedi Puran Puri · ships USA
- Hameedi Badam Halwa · ships USA
- Hameedi Top Jouzi Halwa · ships USA
- Almond House Maharani 1.5kg assortment · ships USA
- Almond House Tohfa Medium gift box · ships USA
- Bisticks / Almond House biscuits · ships USA
Andhra / Telugu (12)
- Pootharekulu · Vellanki · ships USA
- Tapeswaram Kaja · Vellanki · ships USA
- Kova Puri · Vellanki · ships USA
- Bobbatlu (Bakshalu) · ships USA
- Malai Puri · Vellanki · ships USA
- Bandaru Halwa · Vellanki · ships USA
- Bellam Sunnundalu (Sunni Laddu) · Almond House · ships USA
- Bellam Pootharekulu · ships USA
- Bellam Kommulu · Vellanki · ships USA
- Bellam Kajjikayalu · Almond House · ships USA
- Ariselu · ships USA
- Anjeer Flower · niche specialty
South Indian / Tamil / Kerala (10)
- Mysore Pak · G. Pulla Reddy · ships USA
- Boondi Laddu · ships USA
- Payasam (multiple varieties)
- Adhirasam · regional specialty
- Ada Pradhaman · Kerala
- Murukku · savory sweet
- Avisalu (Flax Seed Chikki) · Vellanki · ships USA
- Mysore Banana
- Belgaum Kunda
- Dharwad Pedha
- Holige / Obbattu (Karnataka equivalent of Bobbatlu)
Bengali (8)
- Rasgulla
- Gulab Jamun
- Sandesh
- Mishti Doi
- Rasmalai
- Cham Cham
- Pantua
- Kalakand · Bengali variant
Punjabi / North Indian (10)
- Motichur Laddu · Dadu Mithai Vatika · ships USA
- Pinni
- Karah Prasad
- Atta Halwa
- Sohan Halwa
- Petha (Agra)
- Imarti
- Jalebi
- Anjeer Dryfruit Laddu · ships USA · diabetic-friendly
- Dryfruit Laddu
Maharashtrian (5)
- Puran Poli (Maharashtrian Bobbatlu)
- Modak (especially Ukadiche Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi)
- Shrikhand
- Basundi
- Karanji (Maharashtrian gujiya)
Gujarati (5)
- Mohanthal
- Ghari (Surti)
- Dudhpak
- Lapsi
- Sukhdi
Rajasthani (5)
- Ghewar
- Mawa Kachori
- Malpua
- Rajbhog
- Balushahi (Rajasthani-style)
Bihari / Eastern (3)
- Anarsa
- Tilkut
- Khaja (Bihari-style)
Pan-Indian classics + festival specials (29)
- Kaju Katli (often confused with Kaju Burfi · different cut)
- Soan Papdi
- Barfi (multiple variants)
- Peda (multiple variants)
- Halwa (Sooji, Carrot, Moong Dal, Atta variants)
- Mithai assortment box
- Gujiya / Karanji (Holi)
- Modak (Ganesh Chaturthi)
- Bobbatlu (Sankranti / Ugadi)
- Sheer Khurma (Eid)
- Sevaiyan (Eid)
- Pinni (Lohri)
- Tilgul (Makar Sankranti)
- Pongal (Tamil Makar Sankranti)
- Karah Prasad (Guru Purab)
- Anjeer-based laddu (winter specialties)
- Plum cake (South Indian Christmas)
- Dilkhush (Karachi Bakery South Indian style)
- Fruit Biscuit (Karachi Bakery icon)
- Cashew Biscuit (Karachi Bakery)
- Macaroon (Karachi Bakery)
- Osmania Biscuits (Subhan Bakery + Cafe Niloufer + others)
- Niloufer Salt Biscuits
- Dum Ke Roat (Subhan Bakery · Hyderabadi Eid specialty)
- Subhan Fine Biscuits
- Subhan Chand Biscuits
- Niloufer Platinum Tea Powder (essential for Hyderabadi chai)
- Cafe Niloufer assorted biscuits
- Zaffrani Kaju Jali (Hameedi)
The 10 most-ordered Indian sweets by NRIs in USA (based on Desify 2026 data)
| Rank | Sweet | Brand | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Avakaya Pickle (savory) | Vellanki Foods | The pickle every Telugu NRI grew up with |
| 2 | Kaju Burfi | Almond House | Universal Hyderabadi mithai standard |
| 3 | Motichur Laddu | Dadu Mithai Vatika | Classic puja + festival mithai |
| 4 | Andhra Prawn Pickle | Vellanki Foods | The legendary Telugu cravings |
| 5 | Niloufer Platinum Tea Powder | Cafe Niloufer | Hyderabadi chai at home |
| 6 | Andhra Mutton Pickle | Vellanki Foods | Pan-NRI Indian craving |
| 7 | Andhra Tomato Pickle | Vellanki Foods | Universal pairing |
| 8 | Hameedi Jouzi Halwa | Hameedi Confectioners | Hyderabadi Eid specialty |
| 9 | Bobbatlu (Bakshalu) | Almond House / Vellanki | Sankranti / wedding tradition |
| 10 | Ghee Kaju Pakoda | Almond House | Andhra savory snack |
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Browse the full catalogFrequently asked questions
How many Indian sweets are there?
India has 200+ distinct regional sweet traditions across 28 states and 8 union territories. This guide focuses on the 100 most-recognizable for NRI gifting and personal consumption.
Which Indian sweets are most popular for NRIs in USA?
Based on Desify 2026 order data: Andhra Avakaya Pickle, Kaju Burfi (Almond House), Motichur Laddu (Dadu), Andhra meat pickles (chicken/mutton/prawn), Niloufer Tea Powder, and Hameedi Jouzi Halwa lead the most-ordered list.
Which Indian sweets are best for festivals?
Diwali: Almond House Tohfa Medium or Dadu Royal Mithai Collection. Rakhi: premium gift assortments. Eid: Hameedi Jouzi Halwa and Sheer Khurma. Sankranti: Bobbatlu and Ariselu. Ganesh Chaturthi: Modak.
What's the difference between Kaju Katli and Kaju Burfi?
Kaju Katli is diamond-cut with silver leaf, typically thinner and more elegant. Kaju Burfi is square/rectangular cut, slightly thicker, more traditional. Same cashew base, different presentation.
Which Indian sweets ship best to USA?
Dry mithai (Kaju Burfi, Mysore Pak, Boondi Laddu, dry halwa), pickles (Avakaya, Gongura), biscuits (Osmania, Karachi Bakery), and dry-fruit laddu ship best. Wet mithai (Rasgulla, Gulab Jamun) needs faster shipping.