Mithai are the traditional sweets and desserts of the Indian subcontinent, celebrated for their rich heritage, remarkable diversity, and deep cultural significance. India is regarded as the birthplace of sugar refining, and over thousands of years has developed an extraordinary variety of sweets made from ingredients such as milk, flour, sugar, dry fruits, fruits, seeds, and aromatic spices. Prepared using techniques including cooking, roasting, frying, and freezing, each region offers its own distinctive specialties. More than just desserts, mithai symbolize joy, prosperity, and togetherness, playing an essential role in festivals, weddings, religious ceremonies, hospitality, and gifting traditions across the Indian subcontinent. – excerpts from Wikipedia