What the Pak!
A rich India sweet laden with ghee and sugar.
Servings Prep Time
6 15minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 15minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1.In a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat, roast the gram flour until it begins to turn golden brown and gives a roasted aroma. Transfer immediately to a paper towel or a large wide bowl and allow it to cool, as you don’t want the color to change too much.
  2. 2.In the same pan; add sugar and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir the sugar in water until it dissolves, and allow it to come to boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer until you get a one string consistency – it should feel sticky between your fingers.
  3. 3.Once it attains a stringy consistency add in the roasted gram flour and continue to stir until well combined. Turn the heat to low and keep stirring continuously until it becomes a smooth consistency and continue to stir. Add ghee little at a time and repeat the addition of ghee after 3-4 minutes of stirring. Once the entire mass comes together and looks smooth, add the last portion of ghee and continue to stir till the whole masses rises up like froth. Once it comes to this consistency, remove from the heat and pour the gram flour mysore pak mixture into a greased tray. Bang the tray lightly to allow the mass to spread all over and looks evenly spread.
  4. 4.Sprinkle a little of granulated sugar over the top and allow the Mysore Pak to set and cool completely until set. Cut the Mysore Pak into desired shapes.
  5. 5.Serve the delicious Mysore Pak for special occasions and for festivals like Diwali.