Famous Sugar Petha of jalor sugar petha recipe ruling the hearts of people for 150 years

Jalore. Jalore of Rajasthan is famous for its cultural heritage and sweet dishes. The traditional sweet sugar petha here has created its special identity not only in Rajasthan but across the country. The almost 150 years old tradition of making this sweet has made its special place in the hearts of the people here. The taste of sugar petha is so wonderful that people of all ages like to eat it. This special petha is easily available in sweet shops in every street and locality of Jalore. Its demand is high in winters, hence the scope of sale also increases.

This is how sugar petha is prepared

Confectioner Govind Ram told Local 18 that these pethas have their own identity due to the purity of sugar and cow’s milk and the old traditional method of preparation. Making this sweet requires not only precision but also hard work and time. Fika Mawa is prepared by boiling cow’s milk. This mawa is roasted on low flame and stored in a tray. After this, it is cooled and dipped in syrup, which gives amazing sweetness and softness to the sweet. After dipping it in syrup, it is kept to dry and then garnished.

This sweet melts as soon as you put it in your mouth

The taste of these sugar pethas of Jalore is so unique that after tasting it once, everyone becomes crazy about it. The local people here and tourists coming from outside definitely buy it. Apart from the taste, this sweet is so light and soft that it melts as soon as it is placed in the mouth. This is why it is especially liked during festivals, weddings and other special occasions.

Orders are received from big cities also

After talking to local customers, we came to know that this petha remains fresh for many days and its taste remains equally amazing. Also, there is no adulteration of any kind in it. The recipe of these pethas made in the traditional way is still a secret, which confectioners have been maintaining for generations. The taste of Petha of Jalore is so popular that it is ordered even from big cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Surat and Ahmedabad. This sweet not only gives a taste, but is also a symbol of the tradition and purity of Jalore.

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