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Fenia or Pheniyaan is a form of vermicelli from the Indian subcontinent, notably North India . Although similar to the vermicelli used in seviyan and falooda, pheniyaan are much thinner. They have a ritualistic importance for the Karva Chauth festival (celebrated in parts of Northern & Western India) where, along with Lapsi and dry fruits, they are part of the sargi ensemble consumed just before the fast associated with the festival begins.[1]
| Place of origin | North India |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
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The word Pheni (singular of Pheniyaan) is derived from Sanskrit word Phenikā,[2] which was an ancient thread like sweet dish made using flour.
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