Desserts are the Fairy Tales of the kitchen- A Happily ever after of Supper. 

- By Swarnashikha Paul

Dessert is a course that concludes a meal. The course consists of sweet foods, ice cream, Cookie's or cakes. The word dessert emerged in the seventeenth century, derived from the French verb "desservir" meaning "to clear the table" in English. 

The desire to improve our mood by ingesting sugar is an important factor for the intake of desserts. Sweet snacks increase our production of the so-called hormone of happiness. 
Here is a list of some desserts that you can try out for increasing the production of hormones of happiness. 

1. Rasgulla

Already started to salivate, isn't it? The name itself is so sweet then just imagine the taste of this. It is made from Chenna. These spherical dumplings are cooked in a sweet syrup until the juice infiltrates the dough. In fact, a film has been released regarding the discovery of Rasgulla. 

2. Sandesh

Bengalis are known for their love of sweet dishes and Sandesh is one among them. It is also made from Chenna, a residue of curdled milk. 

3. Gulab Jamun

This sweet is made from khoya, which is a ball-shaped milk powder. The khoyas are deep-fried and dipped in a sugary syrup.

4. Laddu

Laddu is the most popular festive sweet in India. Whether it be puja or any other celebration, laddu is a must-have. It is the most common offering made to God. 

5. Kheer

There are different types of desserts in India but kheer is the most loved one among all. Kheer, Phirni and Payasam are all different variants of Indian milk puddings. 

                           Mithais or sweet dishes are an integral part of Indian cuisine. Eating a sugary dessert causes serotonin levels to rise in the brain, which makes us feel calmer and happier.