5 Traditional Sweets You Can Make In Under 20 Minutes

By Akshara

October 6, 2025

You don’t always need hours to make something festive. These Indian sweets come together in under 20 minutes and still taste like home.

Sooji Halwa

Roast semolina in ghee, add hot water, sugar, cardamom, and stir till thick. Garnish with nuts. Quick and classic.

Malai Ladoo

Mash paneer with condensed milk and cardamom. Roll into soft ladoos. Chill briefly before serving.

Coconut Barfi

Mix fresh or desiccated coconut with sugar and a little milk. Cook until thick and set into a greased plate. Cut into squares.

Besan Laddu

Dry roast besan in ghee in a microwave-safe bowl. Add powdered sugar and cardamom. Shape into ladoos once cool.

Dates and Nuts Roll

Grind seedless dates with roasted nuts and a pinch of cinnamon. Shape into logs, roll in desiccated coconut, and slice.