Sugar-Free Badusha
Indulge guilt-free in the classic charm of Sugar-Free Badusha, a beloved Indian sweet transformed into a healthier treat without compromising its rich flavor. Crafted with all-purpose flour, ghee, and yogurt, these golden, flaky discs are fried to perfection and generously dipped in a fragrant cardamom-infused syrup made with a sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia. Enhanced by a hint of lemon juice and garnished with chopped pistachios, this sugar-free delicacy retains the buttery layers and soft texture of traditional Badusha while catering to modern dietary preferences. Perfect for festive occasions or as an everyday dessert, this recipe offers the sweetness you crave with fewer calories.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 cup Ghee
- 0.5 cup Plain yogurt
- 0.75 cup Sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol or stevia)
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Pistachios (chopped, for garnish)
- 2 cups Oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
Add ghee to the dry ingredients and mix with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix in plain yogurt gradually and knead the mixture into a smooth, soft dough. Avoid adding water unless absolutely necessary. Cover and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
Divide the dough into small portions and shape each portion into a smooth ball. Flatten each ball slightly to form a disc shape, then make a small indentation in the center using your thumb.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat until it's hot but not smoking. Fry the Badusha in batches, turning gently, until they are evenly golden on both sides. Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
While the Badusha are frying, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar substitute and water. Bring to a boil, then add lemon juice and cardamom powder. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly, but do not allow it to reach a dark caramel stage.
Once the Badusha are fried and drained, dip each one into the hot syrup quickly, ensuring it is coated on all sides.
Arrange the syrup-coated Badusha on a plate, allowing them to cool and absorb syrup thoroughly.
Garnish with chopped pistachios.
Serve Badusha at room temperature as a delicious, sugar-free treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 596.0 g | 764% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.6 g | 703% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 327 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 723 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 374.5 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 708 mg | 15% | |
*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.
