Soan papdi

Soan papdi
Alternative names Soam papdi, patisa, shonpapri
Place of origin India
Region or state Indian subcontinent
Associated national cuisine India, Bangladesh, Pakistan
Main ingredients Gram flour, sugar, flour, ghee, milk, cardamom[1]
Food energy
(per serving)
30 kcal (126 kJ)

Soan papdi (also known as patisa, son papri, sohan papdi or shonpapri)[2] is a popular Indian dessert. It is usually cube-shaped or served as flakes, and has a crisp and flaky texture. It was traditionally sold loose in a rolled paper cone, but modern industrial production has led it to be sold in tightly formed cubes.[3]

History

Soan Papdi is said to have originated in India, with Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Rajasthan having been proposed as the origin, which however remains unknown.[4]

Ingredients

Its main ingredients are sugar, gram flour, flour, ghee, milk, and cardamom.[5]

See also

References

  1. "Diwali". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  2. "Patisa - Culinary Encyclopedia". Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  3. "Soan Papdi". Food-india.com. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  4. "Patisa". Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  5. "Diwali". Indiaoz.com.au. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
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