Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A special Diwali sweet made of Pishori Pistas is selling for Rs 24,000 per kg in the city. Besides pistas, kesar and gold vark have been used to prepare the sweet. Pishori Pistas are imported from Pakistan and are named after the place in the neigh- bouring country where they are grown.
The sweet, perhaps the costliest one in the city, is available at sweet shops in New Market. "Pishori Pistas are greener and tastier than other pistas and are full of nutrients", says owner of a sweets shop Dharmendra Dang.
Stevia used to make it a healthy variant for diet freaks
He says that they have used Stevia, a sugar substitute made from a plant found in South America, as a sweetener. Ayurvedic texts say that gold and silver, taken in extremely small quantities, are also good for health, owner of the sweets shop Dharmendra Dang added.
Another unique initiative is printing paintings by Gond artistes Padma Shri recipient Durga Bai Vyam and Venkat Raman Singh Shyam from the state on the covers of the tin boxes in which sweets are packaged. "The aim behind the initiat- ive is to promote tribal art of the Madhya Pradesh.
Other expensive Diwali treats
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Arq Besan Laddo
Arq Besan Laddo is the epitome of luxury. It's not like a basic besan ka ladoo, but filled with a crunch of French Valrhona chocolate which melts in the mouth straightaway. What makes it unique is a layer of edible gold. Priced between ₹21,000 to ₹31,000 per kilogram. This mithai offers a rich experience with a touch of traditional. It's available at Artwork from the Arq workshop in Delhi.
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The Exotica
This Gourmet dessert will cost you a fortune! The Exotica is manufactured by Chappan Bhog from Nawabon ka Shahar Lucknow, with premium ingredients from South Africa, Australia, Europe, and the USA adding lavishness to the treat. It's no surprise that it cost ₹50,000 per kilogram.
