Babarsa
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 Babarsa | |
| Alternative names | Babarsa of Kshirpai |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | West Bengal |
| Region or state | Khirpai, Ghatal, West Bengal |
| Main ingredients | Milk, Flour, Ghee, Sugar |
Babarsa (also spelled Babarsha; Bengali: বাবরসা) is a traditional confection originating from the town of Khirpai, Ghatal, in the West Medinipur district of West Bengal, India.[1] The origin of this sweet is the site of Kshirpai. This sweet is made with flour and ghee.[2][3]
In the middle of the eighteenth century, Khirpai were continuously attacked by Bargis. To escape they started to leave Khirpai, while some stayed back. An Englishman named Edward Babarasa helped the locals defeat the Bargis. After this incident, a local trader innovated this sweet to honour Edward.
According to other sources, this sweet or fresh food was given to Emperor Babur in Delhi. Since then, its name has been Babarasa. However, there is no historical basis for the second theory.[4]
History
Bababorsha is one of the sweet balls of Bengal. This sweet is about 250 years old. The origin of these sweets before 1750 originates from the ancient habitation of Khirpai (Ghatal). The name of this sweets comes from the name "Edward Babar".