What is the name of a Rajasthani cuisine disc-shaped sweet made from ghee, flour, and sugar syrup?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Ghewar.

Key Points

A disc-shaped sweet known as ghevar or ghewar is a speciality of Rajasthani cuisine prepared with ghee, wheat, and sugar syrup.
Shravan, the Teej, and Raksha Bandhan celebrations are traditionally connected to it.
On Sinjara, the day before Gangaur and Teej, it is customary in Rajasthan to give it to newlywed daughters.
Ghevar is exported abroad.

Important Points

The best ghevar in India is said to be made in Jaipur's Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar.
It is well-known not only in Rajasthan but also in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
When Depinder Chhibber delivered the dessert during the Season 13 audition round at the MasterChef Australia competition.

Additional Information

Gatte ki subzi, Ker sangri, Papad ki subzi, Bajra ki roti with lasun chutney, Raab, Onion kachori are the other Rajastani famous cuisines.