Skip Chocolate And Try These 8 Desi Sweet Treats Instead

1. Mysore Pak

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2. Jalebi

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3. Modak

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4. Puran Poli

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5. Sandesh

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6. Ghevar

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7. Ariselu

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8. Bebinca

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