Baklava named among most popular Iftar desserts: Delhi-NCR top spots to grab a crunchy, syrupy bite!

Baklava named among op Iftar desserts by Taste Atlas: Authentic spots in Delhi-NCR to grab a crunchy, syrupy bite

If you've acquainted yourselves with the absolute delight of chomping on Baklava bites as the nutty fillings melt into the syrupy goodness the layers stand dunked in, you aren't really one to be finding a reason to treat yourself to some. But for argument's sake, Taste Atlas recently came out with a list of the most popular Iftar desserts, savoured the world over. And guess what? The precious Baklava has of course made the cut at rank 2, being beaten by only the off-late, very viral Kunafah. Other contenders on the list include the Sholeh Zard, Qatayef, Lapis Legit, Ma'amoul, Revani, Tufahija and Lokum.

Top Delhi NCR spots to grab a crunchy, syrup-laden Baklava bite(Photos: Simply Recipes, Turkish Food Travel)

Speaking of the list, Kunafah may be the flavour of the hour, but the remaining items on the list traverse a variety of textures and flavour profiles be it the custardy goodness of the Sholeh Zard,the gujiya-like Qatayef, the biscuit-adjacent Ma'amoul, the spongy Revani or even the chewy Lokum — each is an easy sell to the sweet teeth of the world. But there's a reason why Baklava as a dessert, has not only stood the test of time but has come up as one of Turkey's most popular gastronomic exports to the world.