Delhi: food, farms and farsan.

What farsan and sweets is Delhi known for?

• Namkeen mixturesFried savoury mixes of gram flour, lentils and nuts
• Sohan halwaBrittle caramelised ghee sweet, sold in discs or squares

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What does Delhi export?

• Basmati rice

  Delhi is inside the Basmati GI area; no Delhi export figure found

  Source

India publishes few export figures by state of origin. Where a figure is national, a port total or a single shipment, it says so.

Where is it grown, processed and shipped?

• Azadpur Mandi, North West Delhi

  Asia's biggest fruit and vegetable wholesale market; about 12,500-13,000 t of arrivals a day Source

• Khari Baoli, Central Delhi

  Wholesale spice, dry fruit, nut, lentil and pickle market dating from the 17th century Source

• Ghazipur, East Delhi

  Integrated fish, poultry and egg wholesale market and a large flower market; East Delhi ready-to-eat namkeen ODOP Source

Sources

• Economic Survey of Delhi 2023–24, agriculture
• MoFPI/PIB ODOP list by district (Dec 2023)
• S.S. Rana, basmati GI area
• Craftsmanship, Khari Baoli
• Sohan halwa (Wikipedia)