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Jaipur Ghevar | 2025 Guide to Famous Ghevar in Jaipur

Ghevar is a traditional Rajasthani mithai or sweet dish that originates from the state of Rajasthan but is also popular in the surrounding states. Jaipur Ghevar is a sought-after delicacy among travelers. The association of Jaipur with Ghevar is inviolable. Some sweet shops are synonymous with Jaipur Ghevar & specialize in its preparation techniques. If someone is wondering which sweet delicacy is famous in Jaipur, the answer is Jaipur Ghevar. Here is a 2025 guide to the famous Ghevar places in Jaipur.

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The famous Jaipur Ghevar

Jaipur Ghevar | A Complete 2025 Guide

Ghevar is specially made and consumed during local festivals like Teej, Gangaur, and Makar Sankranti. In some places, it is associated with the Indian festival of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi. In this region, Ghevar is synonymous with the Teej festival which falls in the Hindu month of Savan or the monsoon season in July or August.

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The unique honeycomb-like texture sets the Ghevar apart from other local sweets

What is Ghevar?

Ghevar is a disc-shaped Indian sweet having a honeycomb pattern. It is prepared using maida (refined flour) and ghee (clarified butter). Some people mix a small quantity of besan (gram flour) to enhance its taste. A batter is made using these ingredients and dropped from a height in piping Ghee or hot oil (as a cheaper replacement).

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Ghevar in making at a local sweet shop

Local sweet shops use a special disc-shaped metal mold during its preparation to give it a round shape. Even though the ingredients are basic and easily available, the trick of making a good Ghevar lies in its preparation technique; timing is the most important factor.

Here is a link to a video that shows how Ghevar is made in a workshop of a local Halwai/ sweet shop.

Once it is done, it is dipped in sugar syrup and sold as a sweet variant.

Ghevar is sold in two styles. Sweet and unsweetened. The former has a short lifespan and needs to be consumed within 3-7 days. The latter has a shelf life of 20-30 days. There are many variants of Ghevar. The most popular among these is Paneer Ghevar. LMB sweets profess that they mastered its technique.

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Famous LMB Paneer Ghevar after a dip in the sugar syrup

Paneer (cottage cheese) Ghevar doesn’t mean that it is prepared from the usual paneer sold in the market. To make Paneer Ghevar, thick curdled milk or Chhena is mixed in the batter.  Its seller insists that this variant has a longer shelf life and is tastier than the plain one. Even milk Ghevar is also popular in Jaipur. In this case, milk is added to the batter.

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Price of Ghevar in Jaipur

Ghevar is an expensive delicacy. The price of Ghevar in Jaipur starts from Rs. 660/kg to Rs. 1700/kg for the unsweetened variants. This variation in the price of Jaipur Ghevar depends on its size and the seller/shop. The sweetened ones start at Rs 600/kg. LMB Sweet sells Ghevar by piece; a single LMB Ghevar costs Rs 670!

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LMB Jaipur Ghevar. This single piece costs Rs 670

These prices are for the Desi Ghee Ghevar. You can find Ghevar prepared using hydrogenated vegetable oil being sold at one-third of these prices. And that’s what sells in a huge number, especially in rural areas. It is not sold throughout the year in most shops barring a few. LMB Sweets is one such shop in Johari Bazar, Jaipur.

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Price is determined by the size of Ghevar

Best Malai Ghevar in Jaipur

Malai Ghevar is highly sought after and is for instant consumption. The sweet Ghevar is topped with a layer of Malai ( fat obtained by heating milk) and sometimes, it is sprinkled with dry fruits & nuts or Vark. Even though many shops sell Malai Ghevar in Jaipur, in my opinion, Sambhar Fini and Ghevar is the best shop to buy Malai Ghevar. Here is a picture of Malai Ghevar.

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Malai Ghevar

What is the history of Ghevar?

Sadly, there is no information on the history of Ghevar. Some people claim that it found its way to India with the Mughals many centuries ago or perhaps came with the artisans who came from the Middle East. There are no records to prove this theory about the history of Ghevar. I guess in lieu of any written records, it is safe to assume that Ghevar owes its origin to Rajasthan. There is another set of people who believe that Ghevar originated in Uttar Pradesh. The popular opinion is that it is a Rajasthani Mithai.

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The making of Paneer Ghevar

Why is Ghevar associated with Teej?

As per the customs and rituals, Ghevar is sent as a gift by the parents of the married daughters as a blessing for her happy married life.

Savan month is associated with Shiva and his union with Parvati. They are considered an eternal pair. Ghevar is a symbol of blessings and love showered by parents towards married daughters for the same. As per local customs, mothers-in-law shower their daughters-in-law with gifts in the first year of marriage. Thereafter, Ghevar and other gifts are sent by her parents every year on Teej. On Sinjara, a day before Teej, women visit their parent’s house along with Ghevar.

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Jumbo size LMB Paneer Ghevar

Best places to buy Ghevar in Jaipur

Ask anyone in Jaipur about the best Ghevar in Jaipur and people will suggest different shops. Regular travelers to the city think LMB Sweets in Johari Bazar is the most famous Ghevar in Jaipur; they have been marketing Paneer Ghevar for years. their version of Jaipur Ghevar.

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LMB Jaipur is famous for Paneer Ghevar

Even though the LMB sweet writes “since 1727” don’t be fooled.

It doesn’t mean that other shops don’t make good Ghevar. The following shops sell the most famous Ghevar in Jaipur; they are popular among locals for Jaipur Ghevar. These are the best places to buy Ghevar in Jaipur.

Sambhar Fini, Johari Bazaar

Sambhar Fini in Johari Bazaar is famous for both Ghevar and Fini, another Rajasthani sweet delicacy. The shop is located in Ghee Walon Ka Rasta, Johari Bazar.

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Ajeetmal Agarwal Sambharwala

Ajeetmal Agarwal Sambharwala owes its origin to a small town near Jaipur, Sambhar. The shop looks dated and retains its old-world charm. City residents who grew up in the walled city vouch for the quality of Jaipur Ghevar. Those looking for an upmarket, swanky outlet will be disappointed. Just because this outlet looks old doesn’t mean they sell at low rates. Their rates are on par with the new-age sweet shops. The USP of this Ghevar shop is that they sell only Jaipur Ghevar and Fini. They specialize in making these two authentic Rajasthani Mithai.

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You can find surprisingly good Ghevar even in the bylanes of Johari Bazar

BMB Sweets

BMB Sweets near Sanganeri Gate (Johari Bazar) is a popular sweet shop. It is not known for its legendary taste of Ghevar; its location certainly gives it an edge. BMB also has a branch on Tonk Road.

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Take your pick!

Sodhani Sweet

Sodhani Sweet is one of the most popular sweet shop chains in Jaipur.  They owe their origin to a small lane in Johari Bazar – Partanion Ka Rasta but are now present with 3 outlets in the city. While it is not specifically famous for Ghevar, you can’t go wrong with Sodhani sweets because they are the jack of all! You can find them in Johari Bazar, Tonk Road, and Ajmer Road.

Rawat Misthan Bhandar

Rawat Misthan Bhandar is popular among locals and tourists alike for its famed Pyaaz Kachori. They are also popular for Bengali sweets & Ghevar.

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Malai Ghevar anyone?

Other sweet shops like Kanji, DMB, Kanha, and others also sell Ghevar. In fact, it is not uncommon to find it being sold at every sweet shop during the season. It is hard to recommend a shop for the best Ghevar in Jaipur!

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In the old days, one of the lanes in Johari Bazaar was a popular place for buying Ghevar in Jaipur. An old shop owner who only makes Ghevar shared that their shop has a history of two and a half centuries. For years, they churned Jaipur Ghevar in huge numbers every day but lately, they have lost out to the new shops. The current generation is unaware of the existence of such a historic Ghevar shop. This shop has a strong contribution to the history of Ghevar in Jaipur.

How To Eat Ghevar? Sweetened Vs Unsweetened

How does the unsweetened one taste? People buy Ghevar as a dessert and to celebrate happy occasions. Those who buy unsweetened Ghevar do so either to ensure a longer shelf life or prefer freshly prepared sugar syrup because the sweetened variant is soggy. The best way to eat Ghevar? If you like the crisp one, the trick is to prepare a sugar syrup and pour it over the Ghevar just before eating. If you don’t like or worry about the crisp one, the sweet one from the shop shelf is the best way to enjoy this Rajasthani delicacy.

Paneer Ghevar

Paneer Ghevar has become popular over the years because LMB Swets has been marketing its own version and called it Paneer Ghevar. One doesn’t hear many people talking about this version of Ghevar in Jaipur. In terms of taste, it is not ground-breaking and not many people will be able to differentiate it from the usual Jaipur Ghevar. If you are curious, go ahead and try it. Everyone has their own preferences.

Malai Ghevar

Malai Ghevar too is a recent phenomenon. It is simply Malai topping over Jaipur Ghevar. A lot of Ghevar shops also add silver Vark for decoration. You might not find many shops selling this version of Jaipur Ghevar.

How to Store A Ghevar & Shelf Life?

It is best to buy an unsweetened Ghevar because it can be easily stored for 15 days in a dry climate. The shelf life reduces in case of humid conditions. One can always prepare sugar syrup when consuming it. For the sweetened version, it holds good for 3-5 days depending on climatic conditions. Most people generally buy a sweetened version from the shop and the best way to store this Ghevar is to allow it to air sometime & put it in an airtight container in a fridge.

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280 thoughts on “Jaipur Ghevar | 2025 Guide to Famous Ghevar in Jaipur”

  1. Thanks Arvi for this detail & Delicious post about Ghevar. I have seen it some times in a few Mumbai Sweet shops but did not know it’s significance ,how it is made, what are the ingredients and specially the fact that it is available in 2 variants . The photos and video have added flavor to this post.

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    1. I’m glad you liked this post, Sujata. I making a guess that these shops must be owned by Rajasthani people. It is available in a few more variants but then who cares? What’s your favourite sweet, Sujata?

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  3. Ghevar looks and sounds delicious, and is obviously extremely popular with the people of Jaipur as well as the many tourists. Your many festivals sound such fun and I imagine the streets are crowded during those times. The sweet shops will also do a great trade. Great photos!

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    1. Thanks Millie. Ghevar is popular in surrounding states too. There are many festivals and a lot of them are related to the religion too. Yes, Millie the streets are Crowded. Not something that a photographer will like. You are the right sweet shops do a great business. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Millie. 😃

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  4. Ghevar brings along some sweet memories. I think we have talked about Ghevar earlier also? Now it seems a more detailed post. Thank you arv, for keeping the sweet traditions alive. When we were growing up, we didn’t know sweets should be avoided as they are a staple diet at all our happy occasions. 🙂

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    1. Probably, we have. Despite all the western influence, and strong advertising by chocolate brands people still love to eat traditional sweets. I think the kind of variety we have in traditional sweets, is no match for chocolates. Also they are strongly entrenched with our culture and emotions. Just wanted to clarify, did I mention that we should avoid sweets in my write-up? 😕

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      1. You didn’t say so arv, I was telling myself when I was looking at your mouth-watering images, so difficult to resist. Here, children are raised without such sweets so that they don’t develop any taste for them. Even chocolates are rarely given…that may be for their good health but I feel they are missing on the joy of eating delicious desserts.

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      2. I do feel that sweets should be consumed in moderation. But in almost all cultures, especially sweets were reserved for happy moments. These days many people are not able to eat because of health reasons. India has highest population of diabetes patients! I agree that they should atleast eat and enjoy the festivities. Do you love traditional Indian sweets?

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    1. There aren’t many variants, Sunita, Just a few. I always prefer the classic version. I have never been a follower of “Revamped” versions. I have linked this post with your linky. Check it out.
      Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Sunita. 🙂

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  9. Man! This post rejuvenated my taste buds! Last year in Telangana state where i reside, sweets festival was organised and the stall that represented Rajasthan sold Ghevar! I saw it and even heard about it then for the first time. The texture of the sweet intrigued me and i ended up buying it. I must admit is the best sweet. Just melted in my mouth.

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    1. Wow. That’s great. Keerthi, it definitely is a different looking sweet. A lot of traditional Indian sweets are unique. Happy to know that you enjoyed your share of Ghevar, Keerthi. Someday you must have one in Jaipur. 😃

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  10. I am getting serious craving after reading this post. My fav is Malai Ghewar. Al thought I came to know abt it quite late. After getting married, I shifted to Delhi and there I found this famous sweets. I immediately developed a taste for Ghevar. Kesar ghevar is my next fav which I used to eat in abundance when I was in Delhi. Will miss Ghevar in my new city where I recently shifted.

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    1. Malai Ghevar is quite popular. Kesar Ghevar is not very popular here, Paneer is. Happy to know that you love Ghevar. So where have you shifted, Shipra?

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  13. I love this traditional monsoon sweet dish — ghevar, but in moderation! In fact I had heard about it and tasted it for the very first time in Delhi.

    Ghevar from Sonepat’s RK Sweets is our favorite.

    ‘Rawat = Pyaaz kachori’ for us 😀 I did see the ghevars but was a little wary as the sweetness in their sweets are pretty high for my taste buds.

    A delicious post, Arvind! 🙂 🙂

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    1. That’s a new place for me, Monica. I know Rawat is synonymous with Pyaaz kachori. For some people, jaipur= Rawat Ki Kachori. 😉

      If you feel that sweet Ghevar is too sweet for you, try unsweetened one. You can add sugar syrup as per your taste at your home. I prefer this only because I like crisp Ghevar. Happy to know you liked this post, Monika.

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  16. Wow! That’s such a detailed post on ghevar. You must have done good research. A great blog you have here… I used your blog for tips while attending JLF 2018. Few bloggers actually write consumption worthy content and you are definitely on the top of the list with your posts being so helpful and detailed.

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    1. Thanks, Manpreet. Happy to know that you found my blog useful. I always write my own perspective, may that is what you like. Are you visiting Jaipur for JLF ’19?

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    1. India day? sounds interesting. I’m not sure if you will get to have one because it is not popular across India. It is a region-specific one. I’m hoping you find one else there will be plenty of other things to try. 🙂

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    1. It’s an authentic Rajasthani preparation. I could not explore dessert places during my trip to Singapore but I looked up in Google only to find ice cream options. Are there any regional dishes? May be Malaysian or Chinese options?

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