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

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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.

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Questions

What is Mysore Pak?

A classic South Indian melt in your mouth sweet made from chickpea flour, sugar, and rich clarified butter. This reference files it under Indian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of ghee in Mysore Pak?

The entry for Mysore Pak calls for 1 cup ghee, melted. In its place: Use unsalted butter where the heat is moderate, or a neutral oil where it is high. Clarifying butter yourself takes about ten minutes.

Can I make Mysore Pak dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Mysore Pak 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.

Is Mysore Pak vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup ghee, melted. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How long does Mysore Pak keep?

Keep Mysore Pak covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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