Soan Papdi is perhaps the most iconic and instantly recognizable Indian sweet, the flaky, cotton-like mithai that comes in its unmistakable square box and has been a Diwali staple for generations. Made from gram flour and sugar pulled into hundreds of delicate, paper-thin threads that cluster together in a light, airy mass, Soan Papdi dissolves on the tongue in a cloud of sweet, flaky bliss. The flavor is gently sweet with a hint of cardamom and a light, clean ghee richness. A classic Indian sweet that transcends trends and generations, beloved by everyone, missed by all when it is not there.