In the diverse languages of the Indian subcontinent, sweets are called by numerous names, a common name being mithai. They are prepared in Indian households not only for special feasts and occasions but also for simple celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or even any other concocted reason. Every event big or small, calls for the sharing of sweets with the whole neighbourhood. Sweets are a symbol of good gesture in India. Some sweets such as kheer and barfi are cooked, varieties like Mysore pak are roasted, some like jalebi are fried, others like kulfi are frozen