Kesar Angoori Petha and Plain Petha | Homemade Agra Petha Sweet Recipe | Foodies Only

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Learn how to make the famous Kesar Petha and Plain Petha, two classic Indian sweets made from ash gourd (winter melon). This simple recipe will guide you step by step to prepare this chewy and delicious Indian mithai, popular in Agra. Petha is a traditional Indian sweet often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. Petha requires a long cooking time—sometimes up to 20 hours. This slow process helps the ash gourd absorb the sugar syrup and get that signature chewy texture. In this video, we’ll show you how to make both Kesar Petha with saffron and the plain version, both soaked in a sugary syrup for that perfect texture and sweetness. Perfect for those looking for sweet recipes or traditional Indian mithai, this recipe is a must-try. Agra ka Petha is famous for its soft, melt-in-your-mouth consistency, and now you can recreate this famous Petha sweet at home. Watch the full tutorial to make these delicious Kesar Angoori Petha and plain varieties for your next celebration or sweet treat. #KesarPetha #AgraKaPetha #IndianSweetRecipes #PethaSweet #AshGourdSweet ▶More Traditional Indian Sweet recipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5zo-0jTjGo&list=PLlJx_Dv1JhEDLQ6485Jrj39pwmY2xsTT7&pp=gAQBiAQB ▶Check out these Recipes for Special Occasion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuHEjZiAMlQ&list=PLlJx_Dv1JhEAoJvtuGdNsBQSqYaoMmGZa *Fun Fact:* Petha is most famously associated with Agra, where it’s a popular street food and a souvenir for tourists visiting the Taj Mahal. Agra ka Petha has been made since the 16th century. *Cooking time – 15 to 20 hours* *Ingredient list (4 pax)* - Petha Fruit/Ash gourd or winter melon - 1 kg - Sugar - 2.5 cup - Limestone - 2 tsp - Few Saffron strands *Instructions:* 1. Take a ripe ashgourd, remove the soft pulpy part, peel the green skin, cut all it into smaller pieces. Poke pieces with fork. 2. Take water in a vessel, add limestone to the water and stir it. Put the Petha pieces in limestone water. Keep it for 10 to 12 hours. Then drain the limestone water, wash off the petha pieces well. 3. Pour 2 litre water in vessel to boil the pethas. Add pethas. Boil them on high flame for 20 minutes. Take out the pethas from water and strain it. 4. Plain petha - Take some sugar, add water to it, cook till sugar dissolves. Stir at regular intervals. Add the petha pieces to sugar syrup, cook until dense on high flame. Soak the pieces in syrup for 6 to 7 hours or overnight. 5. Kesar petha - Take some sugar, add water to it, cook till sugar dissolves. Add saffron to the water Add the petha pieces to sugar syrup, cook until dense on high flame. Soak the pieces in syrup for 6 to 7 hours or overnight. This video is a cooking recipe on famous Indian sweet Petha. 🔔 Subscribe now for a treasure trove of tasty and unique recipe ideas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5jjOSweDG1r1lGmWoEU3Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Foodies Only Website: https://bit.ly/foodiesonly Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodiesonlyindia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodiesonlyofficial/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Foodies Only! We are a vibrant community of food lovers, home cooks, and cooking enthusiasts. Our channel brings you the best of Indian and global cuisine, including street food from across India and many hyperlocal dishes. Discover new flavours, share your culinary experiences, and connect with fellow food lovers.