2 Indian desserts among the 100 Best Desserts in the World

Desserts are an integral part of every cuisine. They not just complete the meal, but also add an oomph factor to our meals. Taste Atlas recently celebrated this star of a meal and listed the 100 Best Desserts in the World. And interestingly, two of the iconic Indian desserts made it to the list. Scroll down to find out.

As per the report, Antakya künefesi, a traditional kunāfah variety hailing from the ancient Turkish city of Antakya was positioned on number 1. It is made from shredded phyllo pastry filled with creamy unsalted cheese. The origins of this dish can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire, and to this day, it has remained one of the authentic representatives of Antakya culinary heritage and traditions. And in 100th position, they have Vdolky, it's a soft, tender Czech doughnut prepared with yeasted dough that is occasionally flavored with lemon zest.

Kulfi
Kulfi is in 49th position and is a traditional ice cream made with slowly simmered whole milk. Although the long-simmering process results in a loss of volume, it makes up for it with a delicious, nutty, caramelized flavor. The ice cream is characterized by its unusual, conical shape, a result of using traditional, special molds with tight-fitting lids. Kulfi is usually flavored with traditional Indian ingredients such as pistachio, rose water, and saffron, although some cooks prefer to flavor it with fruits such as berries. It is believed that kulfi was invented by the ancient inhabitants of the Himalayas during the Mughal Empire era. As per the website, there are some main differences between kulfi and regular ice cream: kulfi has less air and is denser than regular ice cream, because the milk gets more concentrated through the cooking process. Today, kulfi can be made at home or found at street stalls, sold by vendors called kulfiwale. As per the website, the best places to have kulfi are Barbeque Nation, Gokul Chat, Chingari, Peshawri, and Blue Nile.

Phirni
Phirni is at 60th position. Also known as Rice Pudding, it is a dessert made with ground rice that's cooked in milk and flavored with almonds, saffron, and cardamom. A favorite in North India, it is most often prepared for special occasions or festivals such as Diwali and Karwa Chauth. Traditionally served in small clay bowls known as shikoras, phirni is always eaten well-chilled and garnished with nuts, rose petals, and often with silver paper or chandi warq to make it even more luxurious. As per the website, the best places to enjoy phirni are Kesar da Dhaba, Dhaba by Claridges, Farzi Cafe, Karim's, Bukhara, Chingari, Ahuja Milk Bhandar,and Zaffran.

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