Kada Prasad is the sacred sweet offered in Gurudwaras after the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib. It symbolizes the divine blessing and is distributed to all visitors as a reminder of equality and sharing.

In Punjab, Kada Prasad is made with wheat flour, milk and ghee, while some regions add a pinch of cardamom or saffron. In other parts of India, similar sweets may use semolina or rice flour, but the core concept of a firm, glossy sweet remains.

After the concluding prayer, the Prasad is placed in a clean metal or earthen bowl, allowed to cool, then scooped into small plates or bowls and offered to the congregation as a communal blessing.

Kada Prasad is prepared for daily worship, special festivals like Gurpurab, weddings, and community gatherings. It is also made for religious processions and charitable events.

The authentic recipe calls for whole wheat flour (atta), full‑fat milk, pure ghee, and granulated sugar. Modern substitutes can include all‑purpose flour, plant‑based milks, or unsalted butter, but they slightly alter texture and flavor.

Kada Prasad pairs nicely with savory Punjabi dishes such as Sarson da Saag, Chole, or a simple Dal‑Makhani, providing a sweet contrast to the spicy flavors.

Its firm yet melt‑in‑the‑mouth texture, glossy finish, and the ritual of ghee separating during cooking set it apart. The sweet also carries deep spiritual meaning beyond its taste.

Common errors include over‑cooking which darkens the colour, adding syrup too quickly causing lumps, and using a high flame that burns the mixture. Maintaining low heat and constant stirring prevents these issues.

Low flame allows the mixture to cook evenly, prevents the sugar from caramelising, and gives the sweet its characteristic light biscuit colour while ensuring the ghee separates cleanly.

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