Vark — gossamer-thin, edible sheets of pure beaten silver, laid over Indian sweets and festive dishes as a tasteless, glittering garnish. Pounded between leaves until almost weightless, it clings to barfis, ladoos and biryanis, lending a cool metallic sheen with no flavour of its own. It is the traditional finishing flourish of mithai such as kaju katli.
Where it comes from
Edible beaten-silver leaf (vark), the traditional decorative finish on Indian mithai and festive dishes.
In the kitchen
Laid over barfis, ladoos and biryanis as a glittering, tasteless garnish.
Nutrition (per 100g)
~0kcalCal
~0.0gProtein
~0.0gFat
~0.0gCarbs
~0.0gFiber
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