Description
Type of whole wheat flour halva
Technical
In Sikhism, Karah Parshad, alternatively known as Deg or Degh , is a type of whole wheat flour halva made with equal portions of whole-wheat flour, clarified butter, and sugar and double quantity of water. It is offered to all visitors to the Darbar Sahib in a Gurdwara. It is the Sikh form of the prasada custom of Indian religions.
Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Similar to a late-harvest Sauternes in its unctuous sweetness
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to a medium-roast coffee in its balanced acidity and body
Perfume Analogy
Resembles gourmand fragrance accords with vanilla and butter notes
Origin & History
Civilization
Sikh people
Era
16th century
Region
Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent
Spread Path
Gurudwaras and Sikh communities