The Crown Jewel of Karnataka Sweets: India Sweet House Becomes Only Second Place in Bangalore to Master Legendary “Chandrahara“
Bengaluru, June 19th : For decades, Bangalore‘s food connoisseurs have made pilgrimages to experience one of Karnataka‘s most treasured and elusive sweets. Now, that exclusive circle is about to expand. India Sweet House, a celebrated name in traditional Indian confectionery, today announced it has mastered the art of crafting “Chandrahara“ – becoming only the second establishment in the city to serve this legendary native Karnataka delicacy.
The launch marks a historic moment for Karnataka‘s culinary landscape, with food enthusiasts from Mysore, Shimoga, Hassan, Mangalore and beyond now having access to this coveted experience. Available exclusively on Sundays across India Sweet House‘s 45 locations throughout Karnataka, the company has transformed into the state’s newest pilgrimage destination for South Indian cuisine aficionados. Adding to the excitement, India Sweet House is set to open its newest location in Chitradurga, further expanding access to this legendary sweet across the state.
Chandrahara features a meticulously crafted quarter-moon shaped biscuit with a distinctive flaky and crisp texture, elegantly positioned atop premium Rabdi made from organic milk sourced directly from India Sweet House‘s own farm. The dessert represents the company’s commitment to combining time-honored recipes with contemporary culinary techniques.
The history of Chandrahara sweet traces back to the 1950s when a confectioner’s journey to France sparked an unexpected culinary innovation. Enchanted by a flaky, pastry-like delicacy he encountered there, he returned home determined to introduce this European treat to local taste buds. His chefs worked diligently to recreate the recipe, and the sweet was launched as “French Sweet.” Despite its authentic origins and delicate texture, the dessert struggled to find favor with customers and seemed headed for failure. However, the astute owner recognized that the problem wasn’t the taste but the name. Drawing inspiration from a popular film of that era starring the beloved actor Rajkumar, he rechristened the sweet “Chandrahara.” This strategic rebranding proved to be a masterstroke – the very same recipe that had languished as French Sweet suddenly became a sensation. Today, decades later, Chandrahara remains a cherished delicacy, drawing devoted crowds every Sunday when it’s specially served, standing as a testament to the power of cultural resonance in culinary success.
“Bringing Chandrahara to our menu is not just about adding another dessert – it’s about reviving a piece of Karnataka‘s culinary soul that was nearly lost to time,” said Shwetha and Vishwanath, Founders at India Sweet House. “We spent months perfecting the traditional recipe while adding our signature touch with organic farm-fresh ingredients. To be only the second place in Bangalore where food lovers can experience this legendary sweet is both an honor and a tremendous responsibility to our cultural heritage.”
The Sunday-exclusive availability adds to Chandrahara‘s mystique, transforming India Sweet House into a must visit destination for those seeking authentic Karnataka flavors. Food historians and cultural preservationists have lauded the move as crucial for maintaining the state’s disappearing culinary traditions.
India Sweet House has built its reputation on authentic Indian sweets and confections, combining traditional recipes with quality ingredients. The introduction of Chandrahara marks the company’s continued evolution in the premium dessert segment while maintaining its commitment to authenticity and quality.