Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Special equipment needed:
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Greased plate
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, sift the gram flour to remove any lumps.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee on medium heat.
3. Once the ghee is melted, add the sifted gram flour and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
4. Roast the gram flour in ghee for 10-12 minutes or until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
5. In a separate pan, heat the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
6. Once the sugar syrup reaches a one-string consistency, add the roasted gram flour mixture to it and stir well.
7. Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
8. Keep stirring the mixture on low heat for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
9. Grease a plate with ghee and pour the mixture onto it.
10. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes and then cut it into desired shapes.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for roasting gram flour
- Low heat for cooking the mixture
Serving size:
- 4-6 people
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 300 per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ghee can be substituted with unsalted butter or vegetable oil.
- Cardamom powder can be substituted with cinnamon powder or nutmeg powder.
Variations:
- Mysore Pak can be made with different flavors such as rose, saffron, or almond.
- Nuts such as cashews or almonds can be added to the mixture for a crunchy texture.
Tips and tricks:
- Stir the gram flour continuously to avoid lumps.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to avoid burning the mixture.
- Do not overcook the mixture as it can become hard and difficult to cut.
- Grease the plate well to avoid sticking.
Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Reheating instructions:
- Mysore Pak can be reheated in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or on a low flame for a few minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve on a plate with a sprinkle of cardamom powder and chopped nuts.
Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts such as cashews or almonds.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot chai tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture becomes too hard, add a tablespoon of ghee and reheat it on low flame until it softens.
Food safety advice:
- Use fresh ingredients and clean utensils to avoid contamination.
Food history:
- Mysore Pak is a traditional Indian sweet that originated in the city of Mysore in Karnataka.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and nutty with a hint of cardamom.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert or a snack.
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