Five GI-tagged sweets from India that you should try are named

Each state in India has its own special and distinctive sweets made from local ingredients that highlight the essence of the place. Indian sweets are mostly made from dairy products and sugar.

Most of these sweets have received a geographical indication (GI) tag, which indicates that the ingredients and technologies used are unique to the region of their origin, writes News Bytes.

Mihidana

Originally from the Burdwan district of West Bengal, mihidana is known as a micro-relative of the boondi because it also has fine grains.

In 2017, this Indian sweet was awarded the prestigious GI tag.

Mihidana is made from powdered gobindobhog or kaminibhog rice, saffron and gram flour.

The mixture is poured through a brass ladle, deep fried, and dipped in sugar syrup flavored with bay leaves.

Silao khaja

This popular sweet from Bihar is produced in the village of Silao. After Silao Khaja Audyogik Swavalambi Sahakari Samiti Limited submitted the application, the candy received the GI tag in 2018.

It is made from Murariya wheat, which is harvested in the Bihar Silao region only during May-June.

This crispy, pale yellow, multi-layered sweet has 12-16 thin sheets of dough placed over one another.

Dharwad peda

This sweet, made exclusively in the city of Dharwad in Karnataka, consists of sugar, buffalo milk, and cow's milk.

This peda was first made by the Thakur family from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, who migrated to Dharwad in the early 19th century after the deadly plague breakout.

Ram Ratan Singh Thakur made the sweet for the first time. Over time, their business gradually expanded.

Goan khaje

A popular sweet dish from Goa, Goan khaje is usually served during temple processions (jatra) or church feasts. It received the GI tag in 2020.

This fried dish is made from chickpea flour, jaggery, ginger, and sesame seeds.

These small sticks, available in orange or red, are similar to the size of your finger. These sweets have a crunchy yet smooth texture.

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai, made of jaggery and peanuts and topped with grated coconut, is a sweet snack similar to chikki, which is a specialty of Kovilpatti in Tamil Nadu.

In April 2021, this candy, sold in rectangular pieces, received the GI label.

According to local producers, the distinctive taste of the candy comes from the addition of water from the Thamirabarani River to peanuts and organic jaggery.

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