1. Phirni Every foodie will love this luscious and creamy dessert! Phirni is made by combining khoya (evaporated milk solids), rice, and whole milk. There are ample versions of this dish but the one made in Punjab, with rice as its main ingredient simply takes the top spot! It's basically a slow-cooked Indian sweet pudding which is a must in North India during special celebrations like Diwali or Karwa Chauth. Phirni is also called firni and has a delicious, creamy texture that melts right in your mouth. This Punjabi sweet can be prepared in the comforts of your home using a few basic items and can be served hot after a meal.2. Kheer How can you talk about Punjabi sweets and not mention Kheer? This dessert is at the center of all traditional Indian celebrations and no event is complete without Kheer. For this simple and fast dessert, all you need is whole milk, basmati rice, saffron, gud (jaggery), or sugar, and ample dry fruits. Kheer is the one Punjabi dessert that is made in every household, regardless of whether it's a big or small celebration. Mostly prepared when you’ve got guests coming over, the dish wins them with its comforting flavor and serves as a wholesome way to end a scrumptious meal. And the best part is that it can be served hot or cold depending on your preference.3. Meetha Chilla Or Meetha Pooda A delicious dessert known as meetha chilla or meetha pooda is a staple in every Punjabi household. You’ll always find it in a typical Punjabi kitchen and is consumed with breakfast or as an evening snack. It can be stored in the fridge for a few days and tastes super delicious when heated and served with some desi ghee. You should absolutely attempt making this dish at home if you have a sweet craving. Ingredients like whole wheat flour, fennel seeds, sugar, and ghee, are used to make it. It's mostly made during Baisakhi and other significant occasions. And the amazing part is that this dessert is not too sweet so it can be enjoyed by anyone, sweet tooth or not!4. Dodha Barfi A common dessert served during various Punjabi festivities is dodha barfi. Its texture is quite an enigma, granular yet rich, and is a must-have during winters in Punjab. You must enjoy this mouthwatering Punjabi sweet with your loved ones after a dinner party. One thing to note about this Punjabi sweet is that it needs some basic ingredients and about 30 minutes of your time. Liquid glucose, sugar, ghee, milk, and alum are the ingredients used to make this unique barfi. It may sound quite quirky, but the end result is absolutely worth the effort. You can quickly whip up delectable barfi in the comfort of your own kitchen and enjoy it whenever you like.5. Panjiri Panjiri or dabra is a North Indian dessert that forms a quintessential part of the winter food menu. A bowl full of Panjiri is the perfect snack when you’re craving something sweet. It is made by roasting flour and semolina in ghee and is topped off with all of your favorite nuts and spices. The recipe for Panjiri can be considered a family treasure as it is passed down from generation to generation in a Punjabi household. So every household will have a unique-tasting Panjiri with ingredients that are more or less the same. This makes the dish a special one as it holds memories of the precious moments that the females of a house share when preparing the dish!6. . Lauki Halwa The sweet and creamy lauki ka halwa doesn't require any special cooking skills and you don't have to wait for any occasion to enjoy it. One of Punjab’s classic sweets, it can be made at home and needs some simple ingredients and ample of your time. Made with bottle gourd, whole milk, sugar, ghee, cardamom, and dry fruits, the dessert is packed with flavor and super refreshing. The whole milk or condensed milk and a substantial amount of dry fruits give this dish a rich, creamy texture. You don't need to add mawa or khoya when making this halwa as when you’re cooking bottle gourd with milk. The milk evaporates to give you that creamy and smooth texture. Janmashtami is when you’ll see this dish being prepared in households and is one of the most wholesome desserts out there. And let's be honest, lauki halwa is the ideal Punjabi dessert to keep you going during winter. Cre: unstumbled