Mysore Pak is a classic Indian confection that is known for its melt in the Mouth rich, buttery taste. In the royal kitchen of Mysuru (Mysore) in Karnataka, this joy combines only three ingredients in heavenly treatment. Its simplicity adheres to the precautionary technique needed to achieve the soft bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup of ghee
Equipments:
- Heavy bottom skillet or nonstick pan
- Spatula (preferably wooden)
- 8 × 8inch square pan or plate, greased
- Sieve
Instructions:
- Prepare the besan
- Sift the gram flour twice to remove any lumps and ensure the same texture. Set one side in a bowl.
- Heat ghee
- Take a skillet, melt a cup of ghee slowly. Keep it warm - don't let it get brown.
- Make sugar syrup
- Take a separate pan, add the sugar to 1 cup of water. Heat gently until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup reaches an one string consistency (test between your thumb and index finger).
- Roast the flour
- Add the sifted besan to the molten ghee. Stir over low heat until it is lightly golden and the mixed aroma (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine and cook
- Slowly pour the hot sugar syrup into the roasted besan -stir constantly to prevent lumps. The mixture will bubble vigorously - stirring until it starts to leave the sides of the pan and shiny.
- Add the remaining ghee
- Slowly stir the remaining ghee in the batter, stir. The mixture should be thick and just set.
- Set and cut
- Transfer the hot mixture quickly to a greased pan. Let it cool slightly (about 10 minutes), then cut into diamonds or square pieces. Let it cool completely before removing.
Tips and Variations:
- Replace the chickpea flour mixed with roasted cashew nuts for nuttier taste, .
- Use pure, homemade ghee for the most authentic taste and aroma.
- For soft textures, reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes - the mysore pak will be firm as it cools.
Serve and Store:
- Serve with tea or coffee at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container for 7 days at room temperature.
- For long storage, do the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
