Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Shahi Balushahi
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups plain flour
- • 1/4 cup ghee
- • 1/4 cup yogurt
- • 1/4 cup milk
- • 1 1/2 cups sugar
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 1 tbsp chopped pistachios
- • 2 cups oil for deep frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the ghee into the flour until crumbly, then add the yogurt and milk to knead a stiff dough; rest 20 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Divide into balls, shape into small thick discs, and press a dimple in the centre of each.
3
Phase 3
Fry the discs in oil over low heat until golden and crisp through, turning often.
4
Phase 4
Boil the sugar and water with the cardamom powder to a one-string syrup.
5
Phase 5
Dip the balushahi in the warm syrup, sprinkle with pistachios, and cool until the glaze sets.