"Ghewar Paglu”: Rajasthani Sweet Sensation Made in Antarctica, Goes Viral

Dessert Goes Global: Ghewar Prepared on the Polar Ice

His Instagram video, in which he challenges followers to guess the dish, has gone viral, with viewers marveling at the sheer audacity and ingenuity of preparing such a rich confection in such a harsh environment.

Ghewar Takes on Antarctic Cold

For the uninitiated, ghewar is a disc-shaped Mithai (sweet) with a crisp, honeycomb-like texture, infused with sugar syrup and often served with cool, creamy rabri. In the video, Sharma begins by heating a pan to boiling, drizzling in sugar syrup, and stirring until bubbles form. As the sugar mixture crisps up, it hollows in the centre and solidifies into a golden-brown disc. The dessert emerges with a crunchy exterior and soft, bread-like interior—classic ghewar perfection.

The video’s text read, “Can you guess what I made today in Antarctica?” and responses poured in immediately. Here’s a snapshot of the comments:

• “Did you use ice from outside or from the inside freezer for preparing ghee?” asked one culinary curious viewer.

• Another joked, “Bro target Rajasthani audience.”

• A sweet-tooth enthusiast chimed in: “Ready ho chuka hai? Rabdi kidhar hai bhai?” (Is it ready? Where’s the rabri, bro?)

• “I have been procrastinating to make ghewar here in India; meanwhile, they have made it in Antarctica,” wrote another, struck by the contrast.

• “Now Rajasthani ghewar is international,” observed one proud netizen, while another summed it up: “Ghewar paglu!” – roughly translating to “sweet-tooth crazy.”

Global Appeal: A Rajasthani Classic Goes Viral

Sharma’s impromptu expedition kitchen on the polar ice has resonated widely, combining traditional Indian food culture with extreme global curiosity. For many, the sight of golden ghewar puffing up amid snow and ice symbolises both culinary creativity and cultural pride reaching new frontiers.

From comments about refrigeration techniques to the nostalgic longing for rabri, the video has tickled taste buds, sparked laughter, and prompted admiration. In just one ambitious move, ghewar has transcended regional boundaries to become truly global, leaving foodies everywhere eagerly saying: “Ghewar paglu!”