Mysore Pak
Indulge in the rich and melt-in-your-mouth delight of Mysore Pak, a traditional South Indian sweet that perfectly balances the nutty aroma of roasted gram flour, the sweetness of sugar syrup, and the luxurious creaminess of ghee. This iconic dessert is elevated with a hint of fragrant cardamom and the crunch of sliced almonds or pistachios for an optional garnish. Prepared in just 40 minutes, Mysore Pak is the ultimate celebratory sweet, ideal for festivals, special occasions, or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. With its golden hue and irresistible texture, this timeless treat is a testament to the art of Indian confectionery. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a hot cup of tea, Mysore Pak is a culinary treasure you’ll love to recreate at home! Keywords: Mysore Pak recipe, traditional Indian sweet, South Indian dessert, ghee-based sweet, festive sweets.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds or pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing a tray or a baking dish by greasing it with a little ghee and keep it aside.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, dry roast the gram flour on low flame until it turns aromatic but not browned. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
In a separate pan, add the sugar and water. Heat over medium flame while stirring until the sugar dissolves completely to form a sugar syrup.
Continue to boil the sugar syrup until it reaches a one-string consistency. Check this by taking a drop between your thumb and forefinger; when it forms a single string, it is ready.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the roasted gram flour to the sugar syrup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
In another small pan, melt the ghee. Gradually add this hot ghee into the gram flour and sugar mixture, a little at a time, stirring continuously.
After each addition of ghee, continue to cook and stir until the ghee is fully absorbed and the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan.
Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared greased tray and spread evenly. Use a spatula to smoothen the top.
If using almonds or pistachios, sprinkle them over the top for garnish while the mixture is still hot.
Allow the Mysore Pak to cool for about 10 minutes. When it is still slightly warm, cut it into squares or diamond shapes.
Let it cool completely before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 252.7 g | 324% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.0 g | 740% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 375.4 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 312.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1184 mg | 25% | |
*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.
