Mysore paak Recipe
Mysore Paak is a traditional sweet dish hailing from the city of Mysore in KarnATAKA state of India, known for its rich and decadent flavor. It is made by cooking a mixture of lentil flour, ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and saffron, which is then shaped into small round balls. The dish is known for its smooth and creamy texture, with a balance of sweetness and nuttiness from the lentils, and a hint of aromatic spices. It is made by cooking a mixture of lentil flour, ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and saffron, which is then shaped into small round balls.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chana dal / bengal gram
- 1/2 cup ghee / clarified butter
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp
- 1 pinch Saffron / Kesar
- 2 tsp Milk 2 tbsp
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Prep Steps
- Soak chana dal for 4 hours and grind it to a smooth paste.
- Heat
Cooking Steps
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the ghee.
- Add the ground chana dal paste and stir continuously until the mixture becomes thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
- Add the sugar and continue to stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture becomes glossy.
- Add the cardamom powder, saffron, and milk and stir well to combine.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into small round balls while it's still warm.
- Let the Mysore Paak cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Notes & Comments
- Mysore Paak can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- The ratio of chana dal to sugar can be adjusted to personal preference.
- If the mixture becomes too dry, you can add more ghee or milk to make it moist.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Mysore paak Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
446
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
10
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
11
g
46
%
Sugar
26
g
29
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin B1
0.003
mg
0
%
Vitamin B2
0.01
mg
1
%
Vitamin B3
0.01
mg
0
%
Vitamin B5
0.01
mg
0
%
Vitamin B6
0.003
mg
0
%
Vitamin B12
0.01
µg
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Vitamin D
0.03
µg
0
%
Vitamin K
0.01
µg
0
%
Calcium
85
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
1
mg
0
%
Zinc
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.