Ghari (sweet)

Ghari is a sweet dish from Surat, Gujarat, India. It is a type of pattice filled with a mixture of thickened, sweetened milk (mawa), nuts, and spices. Ghari is typically round in shape and often coated in ghee or a silver leaf (varak). It is considered a festive sweet, particularly associated with the festival of Chandi Padvo, which is celebrated the day after Sharad Purnima. On this day, Surat residents consume large quantities of Ghari. The preparation of Ghari can vary slightly from one sweet shop to another, with different additions and proportions of ingredients.