A new twist on traditional sweets

It is impossible to talk about Indian sweets and not mention Balushahi. Balushahi is especially known for its crunchy and sweet taste. As easy as it is to make this traditional sweet at home, its taste is equally amazing. Today we will teach you A unique recipe for making Balushahiin which you will find a wonderful combination of taste and perfection.

Material:

For Balushahi:

• Flour: 2 cups
• Ghee: 1/2 cup (for making thick dough)
• Baking Powder: 1/4 tsp
• Curd: 1/4 cup
• Water: As per need
• Ghee or oil: for frying

For syrup:

• Sugar: 1 cup
• Water: 1/2 cup
• Cardamom powder: 1/4 teaspoon
• Saffron threads: 4-5 (optional)
• Lemon juice: 1/2 teaspoon

For decoration:

• Pistachios or almonds: finely chopped

Method of preparation:

1. Preparing the dough:

• Mix flour, baking powder and ghee well in a large vessel.
• Add curd to it and mix it gently and knead a stiff dough by adding water as required.
• Keep the dough covered for 15-20 minutes.

2. Making Balushahi:

• Make small balls from the kneaded dough.
• Press each ball lightly with your hands and make a hole in the center with your thumb.
• After all the Balushahi are ready, keep them covered.

3. Balushahi Fry:

• Heat ghee in a pan on medium flame.
• Add Balushahi in ghee and fry on low flame till it becomes golden brown.
• Take them out and place them on a kitchen towel so that excess ghee is removed.

4. Preparing the syrup:

• Mix sugar and water in a pan and cook on low flame.
• Add cardamom powder, saffron and lemon juice to it so that crystals do not form in the syrup.
• When one string of syrup is ready, turn off the gas.

5. Dip Balushahi in syrup:

• Add fried Balushahi in lukewarm syrup and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
• Take them out and let them cool.

6. Garnishing and Serving:

• Sprinkle pistachios or almonds on Balushahi and serve.

Tips:

• While kneading the dough, do not make it too smooth, only then the Balushahi will become crispy.
• Cook the syrup till the consistency of one string only, do not make it too thick.
• While frying, cook the Balushahi on low flame so that it becomes crispy from inside.

Homemade Balushahi is not only perfect for festivals, but can also be made for everyday sweetness. Your family members and guests will definitely like this unique recipe. Make it once and see, this dessert will become a special part of your menu!