• Dharwad Peda is a famous Indian milk sweet from Dharwad, Karnataka.
• It is a sweet delicacy unique to Karnataka.
• History: Around 175 years old.
• GI Tag: Granted to Dharwad Peda.
• GI Tag No.: 80

History

• The sweet was originally started by the Thakur family.
• The family migrated from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, to Dharwad.
• Ram Ratan Singh Thakur started producing and selling peda locally.
• His grandson Babu Singh Thakur expanded the family business through their Line Bazaar store.
• Hence, it was also locally known as “Line Bazaar Peda.”

Ingredients & Preparation

• Main ingredients:
  • Milk
  • Sugar
  • Dharwadi buffalo milk
• Traditionally, milk from Dharwadi buffaloes was used.
• Preparation involves:
  • Heating milk
  • Continuous stirring
  • Adding sugar and flavour
  • Condensing the milk into the characteristic peda.

⭐ Exam Quick Revision

• Dharwad Peda → Dharwad, Karnataka
• Type → Milk sweet
• History → ~175 years
• GI Tag No. → 80
• Originator → Thakur family
• First confectioner → Ram Ratan Singh Thakur
• Family business expanded by → Babu Singh Thakur
• Also called → Line Bazaar Peda
• Main ingredients → Milk + Sugar
• Special milk → Dharwadi buffalo milk