Calling all lactose-intolerants! These 7 dairy-free mithais prove that Indian desserts are ahead of the curve

Looking for dairy-free mithais? Try making any of these seven traditional sweet treats that are organically free of milk products

Til gud ladoos This til gud ladoos is made with sesame seeds and jaggery, and also incorporates earthy groundnuts and dried coconut shreds

Dry fruit chikki The OG brittle, our humble chikki has already earned its place on every household's snack shelf. It also makes for a spectacular dessert

Patoli A favourite in the Western coastal regions of India, this dessert is traditionally steamed between turmeric leaves, which imparts a unique flavour to the treat

Karikku pudding Coconut milk is often considered a rich and creamy alternative to full-fat milk but it really shines through in this South-Indian-style pudding

Banana unniyappam A creamy blend of banana, jaggery and coconut is encased in a rice flour wrapper and then steamed, creating a golden brown exterior and a soft, gooey interior

Vegan gajar halwa Sometimes we just crave a classic. And nothing is cosier than a warm bowl of gajar ka halwa

Ukadiche modak You know you've made it in life when your homemade modak turns out perfect

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