Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Traditional Royal Mysore Pak (Variation 2)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup besan (gram flour), sifted
- • 1 cup sugar
- • 1 cup ghee, melted and kept hot
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Sift the besan, melt the ghee, and grease a shallow tray.
2
Phase 2
Dissolve the sugar in the water and boil to a one-string consistency, then add the cardamom powder.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the besan with a splash of the hot ghee into a smooth, lump-free slurry and stir it into the simmering syrup.
4
Phase 4
Add the remaining hot ghee a ladle at a time, stirring constantly and letting each addition be absorbed, until the mixture is frothy and porous.
5
Phase 5
When the batter turns light and leaves the sides of the pan, pour it into the greased tray.
6
Phase 6
Rest for 10 minutes, cut into squares while still warm, and cool completely.