Alde Bazaar

Agra is mainly known for two things: the Taj Mahal and Petha (often called desi candy). Made from Ash gourd (also known as white pumpkin), Petha satisfies taste buds without leading to any negative impact on health. It is one of the very few sweets that contain only vegetables, water, and sugar.   Indulge in the essence of this desi candy!   If you have a sweet tooth and still don’t want to compromise on your health, peetha is a perfect delicacy to try. It also comes in several flavor variants like Angoori and Kesari Petha, then there are some mixed with nuts and some flavored with kewda essence.   Petha is considered one of the purest desserts in the world and the most affordable dessert for an Indian. The popularity of this dessert is so huge that people especially take the train to Agra and buy a packet of the famed sweet treat.  How did Agra ka petha come into existence? Made of a candied local ash gourd, petha was invented by the creative chefs of the ...