Soan papdi facts for kids
Soan papdi is a very popular sweet treat from the Indian subcontinent. You might also hear it called san papri, shompapri, sohan papdi, shonpapdi, or patisa.
This sweet looks a bit like other treats from around the world. It's similar to Dragon's beard candy from China and Klul-tarae from Korea. It also reminds some people of pashmaki from Persia, which led to the Turkish sweet pişmaniye.
Soan papdi usually comes in small cube shapes. It can also be served as light, airy flakes. It has a special texture that is both crisp and flaky. In the past, people often bought it loose in paper cones. Today, it's often made in factories and sold as neatly shaped cubes.
What is Soan Papdi Made Of?
Soan papdi is made from a few key ingredients. These include sugar, gram flour (a type of chickpea flour), regular flour, and ghee (a type of clarified butter). It also contains almonds, milk, and cardamom for flavor.
See also
- Sohan (confectionery)
- Sohan halwa
- Pişmaniye, a similar Turkish dessert
- Pashmak, a similar Iranian dessert
