Varak

Diwali 2020: They are made with edible gold or silver metal and are flavourless, but they do make a dish look appealing.

A traditional disc-shaped dessert from Rajasthan, ghevar is made from all-purpose flour (maida), desi ghee, milk and sugar syrup and sprinkled with saffron, dry fruits and the silver 'varak'

The silver coating on kaju katli has long raised doubts among vegetarians. Once made using animal tissue, silver vark has since undergone a major shift after FSSAI regulations. Here is what you need to know ...