Mysore Pak is a delicious South Indian sweet made from gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and cardamom.
Ingredients
- 1cupbesan (gram flour)
- 1cupghee
- 1cupsugar
- 1/2cupwater
- 1/4tspcardamom powder
How to make Mysore Pak
Prepare the Pan
Grease a square or rectangular plate or tray with some ghee and set aside.
Roast the Besan
Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat.
Add the besan to the pan and dry roast it for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until it turns aromatic and slightly golden. Be careful not to burn it. Set aside.
Make Sugar Syrup
In another pan, add the sugar and water. Heat over medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Once the sugar dissolves, let the syrup come to a single thread consistency. This means when you take a little syrup between your thumb and forefinger, it should form a thread when pulled apart.
Prepare the Mysore Pak Mixture
Add the roasted besan to the sugar syrup and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
Gradually add ghee, a spoonful at a time, while stirring continuously.
Keep stirring, and you will see the mixture begin to thicken and leave the sides of the pan.
Add cardamom powder and continue stirring until the ghee starts to separate and the mixture reaches a thick consistency.
Set the Mysore Pak
Once the mixture has thickened and started to leave the sides of the pan, pour it into the greased plate or tray.
Level the surface with a spatula or back of a spoon.
Cool and Cut
Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once it has set and becomes firm, cut it into squares or pieces of your desired size.
Serve
Enjoy your homemade Mysore Pak!
Tips & Tricks
Make sure to roast the besan properly; this enhances the flavor and texture of the final dish.
Use good-quality ghee for the best taste.
If you want a firmer Mysore Pak, reduce the amount of ghee slightly, and for a softer one, you can increase the ghee a bit.
