Mithai Pehchano: Blindfold Sweet Tasting Kitty Party Game
Mithai Pehchano is a blindfold tasting game where each lady tastes one small piece of Indian mithai and has 10 seconds to name it. Every correct name scores a point, and the lady with the most points at the end wins. The twist: anyone who guesses wrong has to bring that exact mithai to the next kitty. It is perfect for Diwali week, needs only leftover sweets, a dupatta and toothpicks, and takes about 15 minutes.
Mithai Pehchano in pictures
What do you need to play Mithai Pehchano?
- 5 to 6 kinds of mithai (kaju katli, laddoo, barfi, peda, soan papdi), cut into one-bite pieces
- A dupatta or scarf as a blindfold
- Toothpicks, a fresh one for each lady
- A phone timer
- Paper and pen to keep score
How to play Mithai Pehchano, step by step
- Cut 5 to 6 kinds of mithai into small one-bite pieces and keep them on a plate, out of sight of the players.
- Blindfold one lady with a dupatta. Everyone else stays quiet and gives no hints.
- The host picks a piece with a fresh toothpick and feeds it to the blindfolded lady.
- Start a 10 second timer. If she names the mithai correctly, she gets 1 point.
- If she names it wrong, she must bring that exact mithai to the next kitty. Repeat for every lady, 2 or 3 rounds each.
Rules: how do you win?
- Peeking from under the blindfold cancels the point.
- An answer after 10 seconds does not count.
- Anyone who gives a hint loses one of her own points.
- The lady with the most correct answers is the Mithai Queen.
Fun twists to make it crazier
- Feed two pieces at once and ask for both names.
- Ask for the city as well, like Agra ka petha or Mathura ka peda.
- Give only 5 seconds in the final round.
Tips for the host
- Ask about nut allergies, diabetes or fasting before you start, and keep a sugar free option ready.
- Use a fresh toothpick for every lady.
- Cut pieces really small so nothing is wasted; leftovers go back in the box for tea time.
- Keep one tricky pair, like barfi and milk cake, to make it harder.
Frequently asked questions
How many players do you need for Mithai Pehchano?
It works for 8 to 20 ladies. Each lady takes her turn alone, so bigger groups simply play fewer rounds each.
What do you need to play the blindfold mithai game?
5 to 6 kinds of mithai cut into bite size pieces, a dupatta as a blindfold, toothpicks, a phone timer and a paper to keep score.
Is Mithai Pehchano a good Diwali kitty party game?
Yes. It uses the sweets that are already in every home during Diwali, needs no setup and gets everyone laughing at the wrong guesses.
Which sweets are best for a mithai tasting game?
Mix easy and tricky ones: kaju katli, motichoor laddoo, peda, soan papdi, plain barfi, milk cake or coconut barfi. Similar looking sweets make it harder.
What if someone has diabetes or a nut allergy?
Ask before the game. Keep sugar free sweets or nut free options for her, or let her play as the host who feeds and times the others.
After the game, play Housie
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