Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup ghee
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
Special equipment needed:
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Square baking dish
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, melt ghee over low heat.
2. Add gram flour to the melted ghee and stir continuously for 10-15 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown and fragrant.
3. In a separate pan, heat water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
4. Add the sugar syrup to the gram flour mixture and stir well.
5. Add chopped almonds to the mixture and stir again.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased square baking dish and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
7. Cut the cooled mixture into diamond-shaped pieces and let it cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy!
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Low heat for melting ghee and roasting gram flour
- Medium heat for making sugar syrup
Serving size:
- 8-10 pieces
Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 200
- Total fat: 15g
- Total carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can substitute almonds with any other nuts of your choice.
Variations:
- You can add cardamom powder or saffron to the mixture for added flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Stir the gram flour mixture continuously to prevent it from burning.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom.
- Let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting it into pieces.
Storage instructions:
- Store the Mysore Pak in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
- You can reheat the Mysore Pak in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Mysore Pak on a decorative plate or platter.
- Garnish with chopped almonds or pistachios.
Pairings:
- Serve with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more ghee.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more gram flour.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients.
- Wash your hands before handling food.
Food history:
- Mysore Pak is a traditional Indian sweet that originated in the city of Mysore in Karnataka.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and fragrant.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or snack.
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