When it comes to the world of sweets, there are so many varieties within Indian cuisine. From hot Gajar ka Halwa to chilled milky Kulfi, the options to choose from are endless. Many Indian sweet enthusiasts claim they have tried it all.
Well, have you tried this crispy Sindhi sweet called Gheeyar or Sindhi Ghevar? If not, you are in for a delicious adventure. Sindhi Gheeyar is a sweet popularly enjoyed during the festival of Holi. It tastes similar to Jalebi, with differences in size and texture.
Sindhi Gheeyar is super crispy and made up of the thinnest strands bound together in a big disc. It is usually in orange and yellow colour. The taste is full of chaashni (sweet sugary syrup) with a hint of cardamom.
Also Read: This Butterlicious Sindhi Bhori Breakfast Recipe Will Make You Forget ParathasYou can buy Gheeyar from any Sindhi sweet shop or even make it at home. The preparation style of this sweet is also quite interesting. Gheeyar is made by pouring a well-fermented maida batter into hot oil.
A popular way to do so is by dipping your hand in the batter and moving it in circular motions over the oil. This is done inside a ring placed in the oil to get the desired circular shape. Fried Gheeyar is then transferred to sugar syrup.
Several videos of confectioners preparing this sweet are also circulating on social media. Here is one such clip:View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lovely Gurbani (@lovelygurbani_)You can also prepare Sindhi Gheeyar at home by using a pipin.
