Bahraich : The special sweet made in Bahraich of UP is famous all over the country. We are talking about Barsola, a sweet made from sugar in Bahraich. Only sugar is used to make Barsola. Pure sugar is mixed with water. Then it is cooked on fire for a long time. It takes about two hours to prepare this syrup. When the mixture thickens, it is whipped well. Whipping produces medicinal properties in it. After this, large balls are made. These balls are called Barsola.
So this is why Barsole of Bahraich is famous
This sweet is made only in Bahraich. It is sent to other cities from here. Although Barsola is now being sold in other districts as well. But it is said that such elements are found in the water of this area. Which removes the demerits of sugar and generates medicinal properties in it.
There are two types of Barsola
The first one is plain Barsola and the second one is fragrant. In which cardamom and fennel are also added. People also get it made by placing an order as per their choice.
The weight of 1 Barsole ranges from 1 kg to 3 kg
The most special thing about Barsole is that the weight of Barsole made in Bahraich ranges from 1 kg to 3 kg. It looks quite heavy, but is very soluble in food. People here eat it in the summer season and use it to drink water.
History of Barsole
There is no complete description of the making of Barsola and its history. People here say that Barsola has been in use since the tradition of the fair progressed. It is said about Barsola that it is so soluble that if even 100 grams of water is poured into a sack filled with it, the entire sack floats away. Its price is only Rs. 60 per kg.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 4, 2024, 16:44 IST
