The petha is still made the traditional way i.e from white pumpkin or ash gourd that is peeled, de-seeded and then boiled in rose-flavoured sugar syrup (a process called josh Lena). Still soaked in syrup or dried for longer shelf life. Angoori Petha is a world-famous sweet from Agra. From over 15 varieties of petha, Kesar Petha still remains a peoples choice.