The world of Indian sweets is certainly not recommended for those that don't have a very sweet tooth. A dangerous amount of sugar is used in almost every Indian dessert. Moghul Sweet Shop is a small shop located in Little India, which specializes only in Indian desserts. Although, they do sell samosas and other savory snacks, too. Personally, I love Indian desserts, but I limit my intake for health reasons. However, after browsing the different types of delicious sweets at Moghul, I found the temptation too hard to resist. So without further delay, lets explore the world of Indian sweets...Moghul Sweet Shop
Location: 48 Serangoon Road
Contact: 63925797
Opening Hours: Mon -Sun 11:00-23:00
Indian sweets can come in many shapes and forms, and are especially popular around the Deepavali period. The most notorious of all Indian desserts would likely be Gulab Jamun. This fried dough ball is soaked in an extremely sweet sugar syrup. It is a personal favourite of mine, though I always limit myself to just one. The gulab jamun from here was tasty, but the dough ball was a little tough in texture for my liking. Instead, the gulab jamun should literally melt in your mouth. Nevertheless, it was a sinfully sweet delight.Price: $1.00 (per piece). 6/10
The next dessert on my agenda was Rasmalai. This Eastern Indian dessert (also known as rasgulla) can be slightly hard to find in Singapore, so I usually jump at the chance of eating, when the opportunity arises. Rasmalai has two main components - A disc shaped 'sponge' and a creamy cardamom infused sauce. This 'sponge' is actually a version of paneer (cheese), but doesn't have the texture nor the taste of conventional paneer. The aforementioned texture might not be to everyones liking, especially non-Indian palates. It is worth experiencing nonetheless, though.Price: $1.50 (per piece). 7/10
Conclusion - Although I have yet to visit India, I get a true sensation that visiting places like Moghul gives me an authentic glimpse into what the ambiance of an Indian side street is like. Indian culture is often shunned in Singapore, but personally, I wouldn't want to be without it - It is a colourful, vibrant and exciting culture, which breaks away from the monotony of typical Singaporean conventional living. I would urge everyone to test out the desserts at Moghul, but limit yourself to just a few, as the sugar content is intense.
Overall Rating
Food - 6/10
Ambiance- 8/10
Service - 7/10
Value - 6/10
