By Aditi Saraswat
February 9, 2026
During Ramadan, the sweet shops in Hyderabad come alive with their lip-smacking varieties. From apricot-based sweets to milk-rich desserts, these iconic sweets often appear at iftar, delivering warmth and indulgence after a day-long fasting.
This is an apricot-based dessert which is slow-cooked until it turns soft and jammy. It is lightly tangy, but gentle and is often paired with cream during iftar.
It is a bread-based dessert that is synonymous with shahi tukda. It is rich, comforting, and feels festive in every bite. It often appears at iftar tables and get-togethers, delivering sweetness.
This is a small gift-friendly version of qubani ka meetha. It is an apricot fudge that is quite popular during Ramadan sweet exchange, blending fruitiness with nutty richness in every bite.
It is a rare old city treat, which is flavoured with nutmeg and prepared with bottle gourd and khoya. It is gently sweet, and its warmth makes it perfect for late-evening meals during Ramadan.
This is a light, almond-sweet that is often served in small portions during Ramadan. It is lightly sweet and perfectly pairs with the heavy fried snacks on an iftar spread.
It is a nourishing wheat-and-milk dessert that is prepared during Ramadan in some homes. It is loved for its slow-cooked richness and communal spirit that it holds.