It
is difficult to differentiate and translate into English the variety of
Indian sweets. Perhaps the definition of a sweet is in its taste. In
general, all Indian sweets use basically identical ingredients; the
difference is primarily in the process of preparation. The translation of
Kashmiri
(Hindi-Urdu, ) into
English sweetmeat or candy is misleading.
There are no typically Kashmiri sweets. Therefore,
all the names have been borrowed from Hindi-Urdu. The sweets available in
Kashmir are variations of the sweets available in the plains. This explains
why the best in
Kashmir are non-Kashmiris. However, the situation in the Jammu province is
different.
(gold leaves) and
(silver leaves) are used to decorate sweets.
look like superfine leaves of aluminum foil. However, both can be eaten
without any h.mp3ful effects.
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