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Agra Kesar Petha

Saffron-infused petha. Golden-hued Agra specialty.

Time 60 min · Serves 2 · 1307 kcal · Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Ingredients

Garnish

Main

Method

  1. Peel the ash gourd, remove the core and cut into rectangular pieces. Prick all over with a fork.
  2. Soak in edible-lime (chuna) water for 7-8 hours, then rinse thoroughly.
  3. Boil 4-5 minutes, drain, then simmer in a sugar syrup until the pieces turn glassy.
  4. Bloom the saffron in a little warm milk or water and stir it in along with crushed cardamom to give the golden kesar colour and aroma.
  5. Dry the saffron petha a little and serve at room temperature.

Common questions

Agra Kesar Petha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
आगरा केसर पेठा ko English mein Agra Kesar Petha likhte hain.
Ek plate Agra Kesar Petha mein kitni calories hoti hain?
1307 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
60 min lagta hai — 20 min taiyari, 40 min pakana.

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