Soan papdi is a popular dessert in theIndian subcontinent.[2] It is made ofgram flour (besan),all-purpose flour,ghee, sugar, and milk.[3] It is usually cube-shaped or served as flakes, and has a crisp and flaky texture. Traditionally sold loose in rolled paper cones, modern industrial production has led to it being sold in the form of tightly formed cubes.[2] It is frequently given as a traditionalDiwali gift.[4]
Soan papdi, whose name means "golden flaky layer", has no definitively confirmed origin.
One hypothesis is that it originated in the western state ofMaharashtra, India. Other sources nameUttar Pradesh orGujarat as the originator of this sweet.[5][6]
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^"20 Indian Desserts You Need to Try - Nomad Paradise".Nomad Paradise. 2022-01-30. Retrieved2022-04-11.Believed to have been derived from the Turkish Pismaniye, soan papdi is often referred to as Indian candy floss as it has a strand-like texture that makes it so soft and flaky.
Annotated video recipe, illustrates traditional hand-made technique for creating Soan Papdi's crisp multi-layers (filmed atShreya's SweetsHampankatta, Mangalore); ·Permaculturetravel· YouTube Channel
