Irresistible Indian Mysore Pak

Name: Irresistible Indian Mysore Pak
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 15 pieces
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour (besan); 1 cup ghee; 1 ¼ cups sugar; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder

Traditional Indian Sweet Treat

Mysore Pak is a rich, buttery Indian dessert made from ghee, sugar, and chickpea flour, originating from the city of Mysore.

1 h 30 min
15 pieces
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Mysore Pak Base

1 cup chickpea flour (besan)

sifted

1 cup ghee

melted and warm

1 ¼ cups sugar

½ cup water

For Flavoring

1 teaspoon cardamom powder

Preparation

Preparing the Besan (chickpea flour)

Sift the Flour

Sift the chickpea flour into a large, dry pan.

Roast the Flour

Roast over medium heat, stirring continuously until it emits a nutty aroma.

Ensure the flour does not burn; burnt flour can ruin the flavor. Pro Tip: Stir continuously to achieve an even roast.

Cool the Flour

Transfer to a bowl and let cool.

Heating the Ghee

Warm the Ghee

In a separate pan, gently heat the ghee until warm but not smoking.

Hold on Low Heat

Keep the ghee on low heat, ready for use.

Cooking Process

Create the Sugar Syrup

In a large pan, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat until it reaches a one-string consistency.

Incorporate the Flour

Add the roasted flour to the syrup, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Add the Ghee and Flavoring

Gradually add the warm ghee and cardamom powder, mixing continuously until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.

Plating & Serving