India, Dec. 31 -- New Year's Eve desserts often invite a mix of tradition and novelty, and a sweet potato tart inspired by gulab jamun fits naturally into this mood. Sweet potatoes have been cultivated for thousands of years across Asia and the Americas, valued in winter cooking for their natural sweetness and ability to store well during colder months.

Gulab jamun, one of India's most recognised festive sweets, traces its roots to Persian-style milk-based desserts introduced during the medieval period. Traditionally prepared for celebrations and family gatherings, its flavours of milk solids, gentle sweetness, and warming spices became closely tied to special occasions. Combining these flavours with a tart format reflects modern festive...