Since Pakistan and India were one country some sixty three years ago, their culture is very similar to each other. However, with time and difference of preferences, both the cultures have taken their own path. The same goes for their food. The names of their dishes are same, but taste somewhat different, depending on the preferred cooking style and taste. Pakistan has a majority of Muslims, so their cuisine relies a lot on the preference and taste of Muslims. The same goes for India, due to the Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh majority.

PAKISTANI SWEETS AND DESSERTS

Since sweets and desserts are the star of celebrations and festivals like weddings, Eid, new birth, Ramadan, new home or office, 12th rabi-ul-awal and Islamic New Year etc. The different celebration and festivals has found their own trademark sweets. The most common and cherished Pakistani sweets and desserts are: Burfi, Halwa, Kheer, Sheer Khorma, Laddu, Gulab Jaman, Rasgulla, Ras Malai, Balushahi, Kalakand, Shahi Tukry, Zarda, Jalebi, Gur Waly Chawal and Kulfa. All the sweets and desserts are prepared with different variations and ingredients.

To learn an in-depth detail on traditional Pakistani desserts visit - Traditional Pakistani Desserts

To learn an in-depth detail on popular Pakistani sweets visit - Popular Pakistani Sweets

INDIAN SWEETS AND DESSERTS

India is a large country with at least six religions in practice. Not only that, every corner of India has a different culture. For that they have a large variety of sweets and desserts that represents different religions and cultures, according to their preferences and taste. Some of the most common Indian sweets and desserts are: Moti Chor Laddu, Pera, Sohan Papri, Jhajariya, Singori, Malai Laddu, Besan Ke Laddu, Gulab Jaman, Burfi, Ras Malai, Ras Gullay, Malai Ki Gilauri, Kheer, Ada, Amrakhand, Narali Bhat, Ghari, Sheer Khorma, Paayasam and many more.

To learn how to make basic Indian sweets and desserts visit - Mithai - The Traditional Sweet