Originally born in Agra, petha can be described as candied ash gourd. One of the most traditional sweets in India, petha is made by cooking ash gourd or white pumpkin in sugar and water until it reaches the desired consistency and then is shaped into either squares or rectangles. Or at least that’s how it used to be in the olden days.
With its growing demand, thanks to tourism, the modern-day petha is available in various shapes and fruit-based flavors as well. It’s said that your trip to Agra and Mathura is rarely complete if you haven’t had a bite of this decadent mithai. Needless to say, it also makes for a fabulous gift during festivals or any special occasion. And the best part? You don’t have to go to Agra to get your share of petha. Here’s a list of some of the topmost brands of petha available online.
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Top Brands Of Petha To Pick From
1. Haldiram Kesar Gandheri
This is a 1-kg petha that comes in a well-sealed tin. It contains no preservatives or artificial flavors. This classic petha contains sugar, pumpkin, cardamom and saffron.
2. Bikano Kesar Angoori Petha
This is a 1-kg box of kesar angoori petha. Flavored with saffron, this makes for an ideal gift for all your sweet-loving friends and family members.
3. Rafael Kesar Angoori Petha
This is a 500-gm pack of kesar-flavored petha. Its ingredients include cardamom, sugar, pumpkin, water, and kesar or saffron. The mouth-watering petha comes in a sealed tin that maintains the freshness and flavor of the product.
4. CHANDRASEN Gulab (Rose) Angoori Petha
Made in Agra, this is an exquisite 1-kg pack of rose-flavored petha. It does not have any added preservatives or artificial flavors. The fresh rose extract adds a twist to the classic petha and gives it a delicious taste.
5. Haldiram’s Delhi Dry Petha
This is the dry variety of the classic petha and comes in a combo pack of three with each box weighing 400 gm. These bite-sized treats make for an ideal gift.
According to legend, the petha was born when Emperor Shah Jahan, during his rule in Agra, asked his chefs to make a dessert that would be as pure as the Taj Mahal. After much labor, the white petha was born. Made from only ash gourd, sugar, and water, it’s often referred to as the purest sweet. Of course, apart from the classic petha, you can even buy them in chocolate, paan, coconut, lychee, among others. Petha that is made in Agra even has a Geographical Indication tag to certify its place of origin.
