Agra is famous for Petha: Agra in Uttar Pradesh is known all over the world for its famous Petha. Every tourist who comes to see Taj Mahal definitely buys Petha here. About 56 types of petha are made in Agra, of which plain, paan, angoori, chocolate and royal petha are especially popular. Petha is made from white pumpkin i.e. pumpkin fruit. After washing, peeling and removing the seeds, the fruit is cut and then cooked in pure sugar syrup. Due to which it gets sweetness. Paan Petha is filled with Gulkand, while Chocolate Petha is filled with chocolate paste. Royal Petha is the most difficult to prepare because its very thin layer is peeled and filled with spices. Plain and Angoori Petha are most liked and remain safe for a long time. Not only India, tourists coming from abroad also buy it specially.
