Pushtakari is a milk-based sweet made by reducing milk into khoa (mawa) and combining it with caramelized sugar, coconut, and almonds. Pushtakari = a preparation that provides nourishment and delight. Pushtakari is largely artisanal, often made in local sweet shops or households. Its taste is distinctly milky, nutty, and aromatic, with just the right balance of sweetness.