Mysore pak recipe | Traditional Mysorepak is a traditional Indian sweet. There are two versions - hard & porous one, and a melt-in-mouth one. This one is the first version of Mysorepak with 4 main ingredients. It is a popular Indian sweet / dessert recipe from the state of Karnataka and hails from the royal family of Mysore.
Sieving BESAN FLOUR Ghee and oil Sugar consistency Ingredients Recipe with step by step pictures Mysore pak Video recipe
Sieving BESAN FLOUR
It is very important to sieve the besan flour. Well-sieved besan yields a tasty Mysore pak. Always chose fresh besan flour
Besan - oil mixture
Always make sure it is lump-free.
Do I need a Mysore pak tray?
I have used a baking pan. You can use any plate or tray. Placing parchment paper and adding ghee is optional but I feel it helps for smooth unmolding
DO I NEED THIS MUCH GHEE and oil FOR MYSORE PAK?
Ghee and oil are the key ingredients that determine the shape and texture of the Mysore pak. Some traditional Mysore Pak recipes use baking soda for the porous Mysore pak texture but to avoid baking soda I used extra oil and ghee. You can use leftover excess oil and ghee for other cooking but reducing it might alter the texture and taste.
can I add the entire ghee at once?
no, always make sure you add ghee in batches. Adding ghee at once alters the texture.
CAN I Alter THE AMOUNT OF SUGAR FOR MYSORE PAK?
Yes, you can alter the sugar according to your taste but avoid adding more as it will disintegrate the Mysore pak.
One string consistency
Always make sure you cook one-string consistency sugar syrup. If the syrup is not of the right consistency, Mysorepak texture might vary.
Should I cut the Mysore pak right after we transfer?
It is always recommended to slit the Mysore Pak when it is hot as it is difficult to cut after it is completely cool
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Ingredients
Besan flour | kadalai Maavu 1 + 1/2 cup Sugar 1 + 3/4 cup, adjust according to your taste Oil 1 + 1/2 cup, flavorless oil Water 1/2 cup Pinch of salt Ghee 1 + 1/2 cup Topping little sugar optional
How to make Mysore pak with step by step pictures
Prepare tray
Firstly take a tray and place parchment paper. Grease it with little ghee and keep aside
Besan oil mixture
Measure and keep all the ingredients ready Sieve besan flour well and make sure it is lump-free
Transfer the besan flour to a wide mixing bowl Furthermore add oil and mix well till you get a lump free smooth mixture
Heat ghee
Take ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and heat it in low - medium flame till it turns slightly frothy
Simmer the flame and continue to heat
Sugar syrup
Add sugar, hot water, and a pinch of salt to a wide heavy-bottomed pan; mix well and boil
Sugar melts down and starts boiling, keep mixing and continue cooking
When it boils well simmer the flame and check for 1-string consistency
Carefully take a small quantity of syrup between your thumb and index finger, stretch it and it forms a thin string
Besan mixture
After attaining this stage add the besan-oil mixture immediately
Mix well and cook till the mixture boils well and Thickens
You can see many small bubbles in the mixture and it turns frothy
Carefully add a ladle of hot ghee. Hot ghee should turn frothy; mix well and add a ladle full of ghee in batches
adding ghee at one shot as it will affect Mysore pak texture so always add ghee in batches and mix well in between each addition
Add the entire ghee and the mixture will look frothy and bubbles up; turn off the flame immediately and transfer the mixture to the greased tray
Gently press avoid hard press
Hot oil/ghee helps for brown Mysore pak
Cut Mysore pak
Leave it for 3-4 minutes. When it is hot use a greased knife and slit
Optionally you can sprinkle sugar at this stage
Level the tray and keep it untouched for 1 hour or till it firms up
Carefully flip in a tray or plate( unmold and cut)
Cut them into pieces
Use a kitchen paper towel and wipe the excess oil- ghee glaze and enjoy
