Mithai, the Hindi word for sweets, represents a diverse array of confections, each with their own regional distinctions and culinary techniques that date back thousands of years. Mithai are distinctly South Asian but have evolved with the spice trade, colonization and global trade. Yet, many of our beloved South Asian sweets are still uncommon.

Rakhi (Raksha Bandhan) is a Hindu ceremony that celebrates the bond between siblings and chosen kin, with a lot of street food, mithai, and music. Rakhi is like an ancient take on the modern BFF bracelets from childhood.