Mysore Pak

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 10 min

Total time: 20 min

Serves: 10 min

Mysore pak is an authentic sweet dish prepared in ghee, from South India, usually served as dessert. It originated in Mysore. It is made of generous amounts of gram flour, sugar and ghee. Mysore pak was first prepared in the kitchens of the Mysore palace. Paaka shastra (short paka) in Kannada means cooking procedure or cooking techniques. Also, paka in Kannada refers to sticky sugary syrup obtained by simmering sugar with equal amount of water. It is traditionally served in weddings and other festivals of southern India and is very popular in baby showers as well.

Ingredients

Gram flour – 1 cup
Sugar – 1 cup
Ghee – 2 cup
Water – 1 cup

Instructions

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