Mysore Pak is a delightful Indian sweet prepared using roasted gram flour and homemade ghee. It is a traditional South Indian sweet, rich and perfect for special occasions and celebrations like Diwali.
Ingredients
- 1cupbesan flour
- 1 1/2cupsugar
- 3/4cupghee
- 3/4cupoil
- 3/4cupwater
How to make Mysore Pak
Put a pan on the stove and add besan flour. Dry roast it for 3 minutes.
Sieve the roasted besan flour and keep it aside.
In another pan, add ghee and oil. Heat this on a low flame.
In a separate pan, add sugar and water. Mix it well.
Cook the sugar mixture until it reaches a one-string consistency.
Add the roasted besan flour to the sugar syrup and mix it well without any lumps.
Gradually add the ghee and oil mixture in parts, stirring continuously.
Continue stirring until the ghee separates and bubbles start to rise.
Pour the mixture onto a greased plate.
After 2 minutes, cut into pieces and let it cool down completely.
Separate the pieces from the greased plate.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct one-string consistency for the best texture.
Stir continuously to avoid lumps and ensure even cooking.
Gayatri
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