Mithai : A Collection of Traditional Indian Sweets/Pramila Parmar. Reprint. New Delhi, UBSPD, 1999, 110 p., ISBN 81-85944-88-1.

Contents: Introduction. Glossary of Indian words. Commonly used traditional words. Common process used in sweet-making. 1. Burfis. 2. Gulab jamuns. 3. Halwa. 4. Jalebis. 5. Laddus. 6. Pinnis. 7. Rasgullas. 8. Other sweets.

"This book, a comprehensive collection of traditional Indian sweets and the methods of preparing them, will delight anyone who wants to learn to make different kinds of sweet specialities at home. You can choose from 23 kinds of burfis, a dozen varieties of laddus, jalebis, halwas-pinnis, rasgullas and other favourites from various parts of the country, such as patisa, mohanthal, petha, lavang latika, and many more. Whatever the occasion—a festival, a birth in the family, a marriage, or a birthday—you are sure to find some-delicious item to catch your fancy. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, the step-by-step, easy-to-understand recipes given here are designed to simplify the making of the most complicated sweetmeats.

"This is one ‘sweet book’ that every Indian housewife will enjoy using, to great effect." (jacket)

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