5 Classic Indian drinks and desserts to savor at Indian Grill.

Aside from heart-warming appetizers and main dishes, the Indian restaurants are blazing the trail by introducing savory desserts and beverages on their menu. These sweet treats have been an integral part of India’s culture and cuisine. They are experimenting and bringing the best of Indian treasures to the table without messing with their authenticity. That’s what makes Indian desserts and drinks a hit in the western part of the world. Here are some of them for your contentment.

Kheer 

Let’s get into the creamy delight that’s everyone’s favorite, Kheer. It’s a highly demanded and trending dessert of all time that tops the festive menu of every household. This rice pudding boasts the creamy texture and richness that comes from the thickening of milk and various nuts. The pudding is often infused with cardamom and saffron flavors.  

Lassi 

Lassi is a cold drink that is made with a mixture of yogurt and water. This drink is created in several ways by adding different ingredients to the yogurt. The sweet lassi is often served by adding sugar or jaggery while salty lassi is added with salt and cumin powder. You can make lassi by adding any fruit or flavorings you like, you might see mango lassi as well at some Indian restaurants. It provides several health benefits due to the presence of probiotics present in yogurt. 

 

Gajar Ka Halwa 

Everyone loves this winter delicacy - Gajar ka halwa. The grated carrots are sautéed for hours in pure ghee and added with chopped nuts and sugar. To make it even more interesting and flavorful, it is topped with grated milk solids and more nuts at the end. Cooking this dish alone can fill your kitchen with sweet-smelling flavors.

Tea

You certainly have heard this one if you ever visited Indian restaurants or the country itself. Tea is a widely consumed hot drink that is enjoyed in and outside of the nation. The unique combination of tea leaves, milk, and sugar might taste a bit strange to the foreign taste buds at first, but it’s something that will make you crazy about it. It can be an energy booster and a healthy drink in times when you need an instant dose of strength.

 

Gulab Jamun in kheer.

Gulab jamun is one of the most picked sweets from any sweets plate. Whoever tries this, falls in love with it at the first bite. But it gets irresistible when it is combined with the creamy dessert, kheer. Gulab Jamun in kheer is a perfect match that has ever been made. The thick and creamy rice pudding topped with juicy gulab jamun makes a classic yet beautiful dessert.

These are just a few of the long list of Indian desserts, but you can try them at Indian Grill if you’re in San Leandro. So, meet us there to hog on them and let us know what you think.