Published by: Priyanka Deshpande
Taste Atlas, a magazine about traditional dishes, local ingredients, and restaurants, recently revealed a list of the best street food sweets in the world.
While the top 5 entries were dominated by delectable treats from other countries, three Indian sweets made their way into the list.
Here’s a look at the 3 Indian sweets and the top 5 street food sweets in the world from the list.
Ranked 5th, Pa Thong Ko, or Thai donuts, are delightful deep-fried dough sticks enjoyed as breakfast or snacks in Thailand. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with sweet dipping sauces.
Hotteok, a popular Korean street food, ranks 4th on the list. This sweet & savory pancake filled with a delectable mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, & nuts is crispy on the outside, warm & gooey on the inside.
Ranked 3rd, Dondurma is a Turkish ice cream. It is a unique delight known for its chewy texture & resistance to melting. Prepared with mastic resin, it offers a delightful blend of flavors.
Ranked 2nd, Serabi is an Indonesian traditional pancake with a soft, slightly chewy texture, and a hint of coconut flavor. Topped with sweet toppings, it's a heavenly treat.
Pastel de Nata, a Portuguese custard tart, is ranked as the best street food sweet in the world. It is a divine pastry with a flaky crust & creamy egg custard filling. Its caramelised top adds a delightful touch to this iconic dessert.
Ranked 32nd, Kulfi Falooda is a hybrid version of falooda made up of Kulfi, vermicelli noodles, rose syrup, dry fruits, & various other toppings.
Ranked 18th, Kulfi is a frozen dairy dessert that is believed to have originated in Delhi in the 16th century.
Ranked 14th, Mysore Pak is a sweet delicacy with a rich crumbly texture. It is made with roasted gram flour & melted ghee & is one of the signature sweets of Karnataka.