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Attributed to Dheeraj Mathur, Cluster Executive Chef, Radisson Blu, Kaushambi, Delhi NCR
Desserts have long been treasured as the ultimate treat, embodying the spirit of indulgence. They inspire creativity and bring joy to our lives. Different occasions call for different types of desserts, be it for family bonding or hosting guests. Desserts portray the image of a culture in one of many ways. Dessert is more than just food; it is an important part of culinary history, reflecting creativity and the evolution of food culture.
A clear example of this change can be seen in the variety of desserts offered during the holiday season. During this time, the craving for sweets tends to rise. This increase is mainly due to family gatherings and parties, where desserts play a key role. However, there is a noticeable shift happening as the preferences for desserts are changing. More and more individuals are becoming health-conscious and seeking healthier alternatives.
This shift has led to significant changes in the entire dessert industry.
Now, dessert makers feel more encouraged to innovate as a result of this paradigm shift in consumer behaviour. They have started substituting sugar with jaggery, honey, and ghee. Dessert makers have also begun introducing health-promoting components such as ragi, jowar, and millet into their creations.
These enticing and nutritious offerings enable health-conscious people to enjoy sweet treats without any guilt. Also, there is a rising demand in the market for creative and unique sweet products that appear aesthetically pleasing at first glance and are also delightful to the palate. This trend has also sparked a heightened interest in items such as gluten-free bars, sugar-free cakes, and vegan treats. Collectively, these developments are breaking the conventional walls within the culinary landscape and guiding the market toward the exploration of unique flavour combinations.
One of the most important factors that is bringing this complete transformation in cuisines is globalisation. As a result of the influence of globalisation, fascinating blends of classic and contemporary flavours are being created.
In India, sweets called 'mithai' are very important to the culture. They play a key role in celebrations and cultural events. Sharing and enjoying mithai during special times is a beloved tradition. Dessert makers are aware of the cultural value of their creations and are working hard to find the ideal equilibrium between modernity and tradition in their desserts. A great number of additional combinations have been welcomed with immense enthusiasm including some of the scrumptious sweets such as Gulab Jamun Cheesecake and Honey Oats Ladoo. In addition to
preserving the cultural significance of traditional sweets, these scrumptious delights are created to appeal to individuals who come from a variety of different backgrounds.
All in all, it can be anticipated that soon, the people of India will have the opportunity to enjoy an array of innovative, healthy, and delectable sweets. These new confections will be introduced to honour the rich traditions of Indian culture and to celebrate the beauty and variety of sweets in this exciting new age of festivity and enjoyment, complementing the traditional offerings.