Indian mithai (confectionery) is among the oldest and most technically sophisticated confectionery tradition in the world — predating European confectionery by millennia. The Arthashastra (3rd century BCE) documents sweetmeats in the context of royal courts. The tradition encompasses milk-based, grain-based, and nut-based preparations — each requiring specific technical knowledge for correct execution.
The Indian mithai system — key techniques.
INDIAN CULINARY TRADITION — DEEP EXTRACTION