Agra Petha Recipe
Petha is a soft candy which is popularly made in Agra! It is made from ash gourd (also called Petha, Winter melon, or Boodu Kumbalakai). So, recently, I was craving for some, and I thought why not make some myself and share it with you all master chefs too! So here we are on how to make Agra petha recipe.
INGREDIENTS:-
Ash gourd (Petha/ Winter melon/ Boodu Kumbalakai) - 1kgSugar - 2cupLimestone/ chuna/ sunna - 1tspVanilla essence - 4 to 5 dropsFood color – a pinchWater
HOW TO MAKE AGRA PETHA
Take a ripened ash gourd and slice it into cubes or any shape of your choice.Make sure that the green peel and the seedy flesh is completely removed.Now poke the ash gourd pieces using a fork from all sides and keep aside.In a large bowl take 1litre water and dissolve 1tsp of limestone...