Here's how to use varq in Indian desserts. With the advent of the festive season, sweet shops are flooded with various mithais and treats that are decorated beautifully and make for perfect gifting ...

Ever wondered why kaju katli, barfi and peda often come with a delicate silver layer on top? Find out the reason behind this centuries-old mithai tradition.

Have you ever wondered why your favourite kaju katli has that shiny silver coating? It’s called varak or vark—an ultra-thin sheet of edible silver that has been ...

It's festival season in India, and that means sweets -- often garnished with edible silver leaf for that final gourmet touch. Even this year's steep rise in silver prices hasn't deterred Indian ...

Vark, edible silver and gold foil, adorns Indian sweets as a symbol of royal luxury, Ayurvedic healing, purity, and celebration. Crafted by artisans, it remains safe and meaningful, linking history, ...

Indian sweets often arrive looking like they have been dressed for a celebration. A piece of barfi glints softly under a thin silver sheet. A peda catches the light. A mithai box opens, and the first ...

Austerity chic is so last season - in the food industry at least. A craze for dishes adorned with real gold and silver is sweeping London's top restaurants. And now, edible precious metals are being ...

Raksha Bandhan is a time for indulgence and nostalgia, especially if you have a sibling. So, this year, satisfy your ...

Silver and gold have historically been associated with purity, prosperity and luxury in Indian culture. Over time, precious metals became a feature of royal and festive cuisine, where they were used ...