LOCAL CUISINE
ROASTED BURFI
This Burfi traces its roots from the villages of Punjab and is a specialty sweet of Faridkot District. Made from Milk and Sugar, roasted burfi is made from khoya (dried and evaporated milk solids). Some well-known shops in the district include: –
Bhaiya Sweets, Faridkot: They are best known for their distinct recipe, which has been passed down through generations. They have been operating since 1945, continuing their business in Faridkot after migrating from Kasoor, Pakistan, in 1944.
Baba Dairy & Sweets, Kotkapura: Their special ‘Bhunni Hui’ Burfi is made with buffalo milk from their dairy. Its only two ingredients are milk and sugar. It achieves its brownish colour by the continuous scraping of Khoya, giving it a distinct taste.
How to Reach :
By Air
The nearest International airport is Shri Guru Ram Dass International Airport Amritsar
By Train
Faridkot has a railway station and is well connected to all major cities. The headquarters of Faridkot district lie on the Firozpur-Bathinda-Delhi railway line. Faridkot can be reached from most cities in the country by trains which regularly ply to and from Faridkot.
By Road
Faridkot is located about 130Kms from capital Amristar with one National Highway .It is surrounded by district -Ferozpur in the west Moga in the east