Mysore Pak

Name: Mysore Pak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour, sifted; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup ghee, melted

A classic South Indian melt in your mouth sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar, and rich clarified butter.

30 minMediumServes 16210 cal/serving

IndianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 cup chickpea flour, sifted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup ghee, melted

Instructions

1

Grease a square pan with a small amount of oil or ghee and set aside.
2

Keep 1 cup melted ghee warm in a small saucepan over low heat.
3

In a heavy deep pan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water, boiling until syrup reaches a single thread consistency.
4

Lower the heat and gradually whisk in 1 cup sifted chickpea flour to form a smooth paste without lumps.
5

Add the warm 1 cup melted ghee one ladleful at a time, stirring continuously until each batch is fully absorbed and the mixture becomes frothy.
6

Pour the hot mixture into the prepared pan, let it cool for 10 minutes, and slice into squares.

Questions

Can I make Mysore Pak dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup ghee, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Mysore Pak keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Mysore Pak?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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