In Sikhism, Karah Parshad (Punjabi: ਕੜਾਹ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦ (Gurmukhi)), alternatively known as Deg or Degh (literally meaning "cooking pot"),[1] is a type of whole wheat flour halva made with equal portions of whole-wheat flour, clarified butter, and sugar and double quantity of water.
As a sign of humanity and respect, visitors accept the Prashad sitting, with hands raised and cupped.
It has the same amount of whole-wheat flour, clarified butter and sugar, to emphasize the equality of men and women.
Prashad is also taken at the initiation ceremony of Amrit Sanchar at the very end where it is shared out equally among all.
[9] In Pakistan, visiting Sikh yatri pilgrims are given pinni parshad, prepared by adding semolina to sattu, wheat, or ordinary flour.