Baklava Price in India 2026: Box Sizes, Rates and What Decides Cost

Baklava Price in India 2026: Box Sizes, Rates and What Decides Cost

Baklava is one of the few desserts where the price genuinely tells you what is inside the box. A tray of thin, crisp filo layered with pistachios and finished in honey costs a great deal more to make than a soggy, sugar syrup soaked imitation, and there is no way to fake the difference. Which is why baklava prices in India swing so widely, from a few hundred rupees for a small assortment to several thousand for a premium gift tin.

This guide lays out exactly what baklava costs in India in 2026, gives you Dadu's full price list across every box size, works out the real rate per kg, and explains what separates baklava worth paying for from baklava that just looks the part.

Quick answer: At Dadu's, baklava prices start at Rs 635 for individual varieties such as Cashew Square Baklava and Almond Tart Baklava. Assorted baklava boxes run from Rs 740 for 9 pieces up to Rs 1,830 for 25 pieces, and the 450g Baklava Tin Gift Box is Rs 1,437, which works out to roughly Rs 3,190 per kg. See the full baklava range here.

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Dadu's Baklava Price List 2026

Here is the complete baklava price list at Dadu's, current as of July 2026. Prices are the same at all nine of our Hyderabad branches and online, with no delivery markup.

Baklava Price From Best Suited To
Cashew Square Baklava Rs 635 First taste, single variety
Almond Tart Baklava Rs 635 Badam lovers
Assorted Baklavas (9 pcs) Rs 740 Trying the range, small gifts
Mix Tart Baklava Rs 750 Mixed nut preference
Assorted Baklavas (12 pcs) Rs 903 Family, guests at home
Pistachio Boukaj Rs 1,010 Pista purists
Assorted Baklavas (16 pcs) Rs 1,155 Festive gifting
Baklava Tin Gift Box (450g) Rs 1,437 Premium gifting, keepsake tin
Assorted Baklavas (25 pcs) Rs 1,830 Weddings, corporate hampers

All prices are MRP inclusive of taxes. Orders above Rs 999 ship free anywhere in India, which covers every assorted box from 12 pieces upward.

Baklava Price Per Kg: Why Boxes Are Sold By Piece

If you have searched for baklava price per kg and found very few straight answers, there is a reason. Unlike Indian mithai, which is almost always sold by weight at the counter, baklava is traditionally sold by the piece. A Pistachio Boukaj and a Cashew Square are different shapes, different densities and different nut costs, so a flat per kilo rate across an assorted box would not mean much.

The clearest per kg reference in our range is the 450 gram Baklava Tin Gift Box at Rs 1,437, which works out to roughly Rs 3,190 per kg. That is a fair benchmark for premium, filo based baklava made with real pistachios, cashews and honey.

Across the wider Indian market you will see baklava quoted anywhere from about Rs 1,200 to Rs 4,000 per kg. Anything at the bottom of that range is almost certainly using thicker machine pastry, cheaper nut fillers such as peanut or broken cashew, and sugar syrup in place of honey.

Why Is Baklava More Expensive Than Indian Mithai?

A fair question, and one we hear at the counter often. Baklava usually costs more per gram than most Indian mithai for three straightforward reasons.

The first is labour. Filo pastry has to be stretched to something close to paper thinness, then layered dozens of times with butter or ghee brushed between each sheet. There is no shortcut. A besan laddu can be rolled in seconds, while a single tray of baklava takes hours of skilled hands.

The second is the nut load. Baklava is not a sweet with nuts scattered on top. Pistachios, cashews and almonds make up a large share of the finished weight, and pista in particular is one of the costliest ingredients in any dessert kitchen.

The third is the honey. Pure honey costs several times what plain sugar syrup does, and it is what gives good baklava its clean, floral finish rather than a cloying sweetness that sits on the tongue.

What Decides the Price of Baklava

Filo thickness and layer count. This is the single biggest tell. Authentic baklava shatters when you bite it because there are dozens of near transparent layers. Cheaper versions use thick, doughy pastry with far fewer layers, which is faster and cheaper but produces something closer to a sweet pie than baklava.

Nut grade and variety. Whole pistachios cost considerably more than broken pieces, and pista costs more than cashew, which costs more than peanut. When a baklava is priced surprisingly low, the nut mix is usually where the saving came from.

Honey versus sugar syrup. Real honey is expensive and it behaves differently, soaking in without turning the pastry soft. Sugar syrup is cheap and tends to leave baklava wet.

Preparation method. Dadu's baklava is prepared on traditional Egyptian machines by chefs trained under Middle Eastern masters, which is not the standard setup for an Indian sweet shop. That training and equipment sits behind the price.

Packaging. Baklava is fragile. Getting a crisp piece from Hyderabad to Delhi intact takes proper rigid packaging, and that protection is part of what you are paying for when you buy baklawa online rather than off a counter.

Which Baklava Box Should You Buy?

A quick guide if you are choosing between sizes:

  • Never tried baklava before? Start with the 9 piece assorted box at Rs 740. You get a spread of varieties rather than committing to one flavour.
  • Guests coming over? The 12 piece box at Rs 903 serves six to eight people comfortably alongside chai or Turkish coffee.
  • Buying a gift? The 450g Tin Gift Box at Rs 1,437 presents beautifully and the tin gets kept long after the baklava is finished.
  • Large gathering or a hamper? The 25 piece box at Rs 1,830 is the best value per piece in the range.
  • Know exactly what you like? Single variety options such as Cashew Square or Almond Tart start at Rs 635.

Baklava for Gifting, Weddings and Corporate Orders

Baklava has quietly become one of the smartest gifting choices in India, and the reason is simple. Everyone has received a box of mithai. Very few people have received good baklava. When you are gifting a client, a boss or your in laws, that element of surprise does a lot of work.

It also travels and keeps better than most fresh Indian sweets, which matters when a gift needs to sit on a desk for a day or two before it is opened.

For bulk requirements, wedding trousseau boxes or corporate hampers, Dadu's puts together custom quantities and packaging. Browse the assorted baklava gift boxes, or read more about our corporate gifting options. If you are weighing baklava against a more traditional choice, our kaju katli price guide breaks down what that costs by pack size.

Buying Baklava in Hyderabad and Across India

In Hyderabad, you can walk into any of Dadu's nine branches for fresh baklava at the prices listed above. Our stores are at Himayat Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, Kompally, Secunderabad, A.S Rao Nagar and Chaitanyapuri. Same day delivery within the city is available through Swiggy and Zomato.

Ordering from elsewhere in India works exactly the same way, packed from the same fresh production that stocks our counters. Orders are dispatched within two working days and reach most pincodes shortly after, with free shipping above Rs 999. To understand more about how we make it, read our piece on what makes real Turkish baklava.

Making sweets in Hyderabad since 1993, and baklava the way it is meant to be made. Browse Dadu's full baklava range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of baklava in India?

Baklava in India generally ranges from about Rs 1,200 to Rs 4,000 per kg depending on filo quality, nut grade and whether real honey is used. At Dadu's, baklava starts at Rs 635 for single varieties, with assorted boxes from Rs 740 for 9 pieces up to Rs 1,830 for 25 pieces.

What is the baklava price per kg?

Baklava is usually sold by the piece rather than by weight, because different varieties vary in density and nut content. Using Dadu's 450 gram Baklava Tin Gift Box at Rs 1,437 as a reference, the effective rate is roughly Rs 3,190 per kg for premium filo baklava.

Why is baklava so expensive?

Three things drive the cost: the hours of skilled labour needed to stretch and layer filo pastry, the high proportion of expensive nuts such as pistachio and cashew, and the use of pure honey rather than cheap sugar syrup.

How many pieces of baklava are in a box at Dadu's?

Dadu's assorted baklava boxes come in 9, 12, 16 and 25 piece sizes, priced at Rs 740, Rs 903, Rs 1,155 and Rs 1,830 respectively. There is also a 450 gram tin gift box at Rs 1,437.

What is the difference between baklava and baklawa?

They are the same dessert. Baklava is the Turkish spelling and baklawa reflects the Arabic pronunciation, and both refer to layered filo pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup.

Can I buy baklava online in India?

Yes. Dadu's delivers baklava across India, packed in rigid protective boxes to keep the pastry crisp in transit. Orders are dispatched within two working days, with free shipping on orders above Rs 999.

Where can I buy baklava in Hyderabad?

Dadu's has nine branches across Hyderabad including Himayat Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, Kompally, Secunderabad, A.S Rao Nagar and Chaitanyapuri. Same day delivery within the city is available via Swiggy and Zomato.

 

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