Karadantu ( kn, ಕರದಂಟು) is a sweet delicacy unique to the state of
Karnataka,
India. ''Karadantu'' means ''fried-edible gum'' in the local language,
Kannada. It is made of edible gum mixed with dry fruits and has a chewy texture. The other ingredients used in its preparation are fried
bengal gram
The chickpea or chick pea (''Cicer arietinum'') is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. Its different types are variously known as gram" or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, or Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high ...
flour,
jaggery
Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar consumed in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Africa. It is a concentrated product of cane juice and often date or palm sap without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can ...
and seeds of marking-nut (''
Semecarpus anacardium'') tree.
Gokak
Gokak is a taluka headquarters in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. It is located around 70 km from Belgaum at the confluence of two rivers, the Ghataprabha and the Markandeya. The population of the city is according to 20 ...
is very famous for karadant.
Amingad
Aminagad is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.Village code= 175700 It is located in the Hungund taluk of Bagalkot district in Karnataka. Amingad is famous for its “Karadantu” (A nice tasty sweet). Karadantu is prepar ...
town in
Bagalkot district
Bagalakote district(), is an administrative district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The district headquarters is located in the town of Bagalakote. The district is located in northern Karnataka and borders Belgaum, Gadag, Koppal, Raichur an ...
Karnataka is also famous for the ''karadantu'' produced in its sweet shops. The tastes of the 2 varieties of kardant are almost similar but never same courtesy the ingredients used.
History
Karadantu was first invented by Vijaya Karadant in
Karnataka in 1907 when
jaggery
Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar consumed in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Africa. It is a concentrated product of cane juice and often date or palm sap without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can ...
was put on existing desserts.
See also
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Cuisine of Karnataka
References
Karnataka cuisine
Indian desserts
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