Balushahi

Balushahi is an traditional North Indian flaky dessert made with maida and deep fried in Ghee. Can be served as sweet.

Ingredients:

·      1cup Maida

·      3tbsp Ghee

·      2 tbsp beaten Yogurt (as needed to make a dough)

·      1/4 tsp Baking Soda

·      2cup Sugar

·      1tbsp Lemon juice

·      3 to 4 Pistachios finely chopped (optional)

·      Ghee or Oil for deep fry

Method:

·      In a large bowl mix flour and  Baking Soda.

·      Add Ghee into the flour mixture and rub them with your fingertips and make a breadcrumbs mixture.

·      Add the beaten Yogurt and knead into a soft dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rest for about 1hr.

·      Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into smooth balls.  Make a slight dent in the center of the ball with your thumb. Keep the balls covered.

·      Now place a tawa below the kadai on medium heat and add ghee or oil when oil get hot make it very low heat. And Gently slide in the prepared dough balls and deep-fry on low heat.

·      Gradually the Balushahi will start floating to the top. Turn gently and fry the other side till golden. It will take about forty-five minutes. Remove and drain them on absorbent paper. Set aside to cool till they reach room temperature.

·      Now Cook 2cups sugar and 1 cup water, stirring till you get one string consistency syrup. Add Saffron, Lemon juice and mix.

·      Remove the syrup from heat and dip Balushahi in the syrup all around and remove them. Don’t leave them in syrup.

·      Mouthwatering flaky Balushahis are ready.

·      Serve them as sweet.

Recipe Credit: From coking show

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