Homemade Ghee Mysore Pak: The Ultimate Indian Sweet Treat
Indulge in the Melt-in-Your-Mouth Magic of Ghee Mysore Pak
Mysore Pak is a beloved Indian sweet, a South Indian delicacy known for its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture and intense flavor that combines nutty besan, aromatic ghee, and delicate sweetness. If you've never tried Mysore Pak, you're in for a treat! This recipe for Ghee Mysore Pak ensures a heavenly experience with each bite.
Ingredients:
- Gram Flour / Besan: 1 cup
- Ghee: 1 cup
- Oil: ½ cup (any neutral-flavored oil works well)
- Sugar: 1 ½ cups
- Water: 1 cup
Preparation
- Roast the Besan: Place a non-stick pan over low heat. Add the besan (gram flour) and roast for about 5 minutes. Stir continuously to prevent burning. You'll know it's ready when the besan releases a lovely nutty aroma.
- Sieve the Flour: To ensure a super smooth Mysore Pak, remove the roasted besan from the heat and pass it through a sieve. This will remove any lumps.
- Melt the Ghee: In a separate saucepan, combine the ghee and oil. Heat gently until the ghee has completely melted.
- Mix the Batter: Divide the melted ghee mixture in half. Pour one half into the sieved besan and mix thoroughly to create a smooth, flowy batter. Set the other half of the ghee mixture aside.
- Sugar Syrup: In the same saucepan you used for the ghee, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat and simmer until the syrup reaches a one-string consistency. To test this, dip a spoon or your finger into the syrup and then touch it to your thumb. When you pull them apart, there should be a single thin strand of syrup connecting them.
- Combine and Cook: Once the syrup is ready, carefully add the besan-ghee batter and stir vigorously until well combined. Continue cooking over low heat. Now start adding the remaining ghee mixture in batches, about 2-3 tablespoons at a time. Stir continuously to ensure each addition of ghee is fully absorbed before adding the next.
- The Magic Moment: As you add the ghee, the mixture will transform. It will thicken, bubble, and develop a glossy, ribbon-like consistency. This indicates it's cooked through.
- Setting and Serving: Turn off the heat. Immediately pour the Mysore Pak mixture into a well-greased tray or pan. Allow it to cool and set for at least 20 minutes. Once set, flip the tray carefully to release the Mysore Pak, then cut it into squares or diamond shapes.
Tips for the Perfect Mysore Pak
- Quality Ingredients: Use the freshest besan you can find and good quality ghee. These make a world of difference in the flavor.
- Continuous Stirring: Constant stirring during cooking is essential to prevent burning and ensure an even texture.
- Don't Rush the Ghee: Add the ghee gradually and patiently. It's the key to Mysore Pak's signature texture.
Ghee Mysore Pak is a decadent sweet that's perfect for special occasions and festivals, or just when you're craving a truly indulgent treat. Enjoy its melt-in-your-mouth perfection!
Video Recipe
- 1 cup Gram Flour/Besan
- 1 cup Ghee
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 1&1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
Add 1 cup of besan or gram flour to a non-stick pan, Roast on low flame for 5 minutes or until Aromatic. stir continuously to avoid burning.
Pass the roasted Besan flour through a sieve to get fine grains. Set aside.
To a saucepan add 1 cup of ghee and ½ cup of oil, and heat until the ghee melts.
Pour a half quantity of melted ghee into sieved besan flour, Mix well, and a flowy batter is formed, save the remaining half for later use.
Next, make sugar syrup, add sugar and water to a pan, and cook until 1 string consistency.
Once it reaches the 1-string stage, pour the besan ghee mixture. Stir until well combined, and cook on low flame, now pour the remaining ghee in batches, stir and combine, and make sure the ghee is well incorporated into the besan mixture before adding the next batch.
After adding each batch of ghee the mixture turns thicker and slowly turns to a ribbon consistency. Continue to cook in low flame stir continuously.
Once it reaches ribbon consistency, switch off the flame and transfer the mixture to a greased setting tray. Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, the Mysore Pak is well set, flip the tray to release. Cut into the desired shape. Ghee Mysore Pak is ready to serve.