Bottle Gourd Barfi: UP's Unique Sweet Sensation Blends Taste & Health

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News18•13-01-2026, 13:24
Bottle Gourd Barfi: UP's Unique Sweet Sensation Blends Taste & Health
- •A unique sweet, bottle gourd barfi, is gaining immense popularity in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.
- •Made from fresh bottle gourd, cashews, milk, and a balanced mix of sugar and jaggery.
- •The preparation involves grating, boiling the gourd, grinding cashews, and slow-cooking the mixture.
- •Priced at ₹500 per kilogram and ₹20 per piece, it attracts customers from across Ballia and neighboring districts like Gorakhpur, Deoria, Mau, and Hata.
- •Available at Raj Sweets, Sikanderpur, this innovative sweet proves even a vegetable can become a superhit dessert.
Why It Matters: Ballia's bottle gourd barfi offers a unique, healthy, and affordable sweet experience, captivating taste buds across UP.
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