Banaras, by way of Shirur.

Banaras is a city of ghats, temples and sweet shops that open before sunrise. These are the sweets that carry its name to Shriram Market.

01 · Laung lata

Sealed with a clove.

A crisp pastry folded around khoa and dry fruit, pinned shut with a single clove and given a light syrup. Rich, warm, and very Banaras.

02 · Jalebi & rabdi

Jalebi straight from the kadhai with spoonfuls of chilled rabdi. A morning plate in the old lanes, served here by the plate.

03 · Kesar rasmalai

Soft chhena discs resting in saffron rabdi, finished with almond and pistachio. Made in small batches, best within two days.

Winter special: malaiyo, the saffron milk foam of Banaras winters, may be made on some mornings. Ask the shop.