Low Sodium Mysore Pak
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth bliss of **Low Sodium Mysore Pak**, a healthier twist on the traditional South Indian sweet. This recipe retains the rich, buttery flavor and signature crumbly texture by using wholesome ingredients like chickpea flour, ghee, and aromatic cardamom powder. Perfect for those monitoring their sodium intake, the dish relies on expertly roasted besan and a precise sugar syrup to achieve its unique consistency, ensuring every bite is bursting with indulgent goodness. With just 10 minutes of prep and simple step-by-step directions, this low-sodium dessert is ideal for festive celebrations, special occasions, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve it in beautiful diamond or square shapes and let the flavors transport you to the heart of Indian culinary tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (Chickpea flour)
- 1 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
Instructions
Grease a square pan or plate with ghee and set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, roast the besan (chickpea flour) on low heat until it becomes aromatic and slightly changes color. This helps remove the raw taste.
In a separate pan, melt the ghee and keep it warm.
In a saucepan, dissolve the sugar in water over medium heat. Stir occasionally until it reaches a one-string consistency (when a drop of syrup between your index finger and thumb stretches into a thin string).
Once the syrup is ready, lower the heat and add the roasted besan gradually while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
After the besan is fully incorporated, add the warm ghee slowly, stirring constantly. It's important to mix well until the ghee is fully absorbed.
Sprinkle the cardamom powder and continue stirring the mixture until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan, forming a dough-like consistency.
Quickly transfer this mixture to the greased pan and flatten the top with a spatula.
Allow it to cool slightly before cutting into desired shapes (squares or diamonds) while still warm.
Let it cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.6 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.5 g | 738% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.7 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1033 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
