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How To Make Mysore Pak At Home: A Complete Recipe Guide
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How To Make
Mysore Pak
At Home: A Complete Recipe Guide

45 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
4
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Mysore Pak is a rich, ghee-laden sweet from Karnataka that was first created in the royal kitchen of Mysore Palace. With just gram flour, sugar, and ghee, this dessert delivers an unmatched aroma and a melt-in-the-mouth texture. Served at weddings and festive occasions, the popularity of this sweet remains untouched, thanks to its simple and royal charm.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cup (sifted)Gram flour (besan)
1 cupSugar
1 cupGhee (hot and melted)
½ cupWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare The Tray

Grease a square or rectangular tray with ghee and keep it ready. This will help you transfer the hot Mysore Pak mixture easily when it’s done.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Make Sugar Syrup

In a thick-bottomed pan, mix sugar with water. Boil until it reaches one-string consistency. Stir continuously to avoid overcooking.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Add Gram Flour

Add sifted gram flour slowly to the sugar syrup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Make sure it forms a smooth paste.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Add Ghee In Parts

Pour hot ghee slowly into the mixture, a little at a time, while stirring continuously. The mixture will start bubbling and leave the sides.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Set And Cool

Once the mixture turns frothy and light, pour it into the greased tray. Flatten it gently and let it cool for 10–15 minutes before cutting into squares or diamonds.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare The Tray
2 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make Sugar Syrup
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Add Gram Flour
3 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add Ghee In Parts
10 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Set And Cool
5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Once the Mysore Pak firms up but is still slightly warm, cut it into neat diamond or square shapes. Place the pieces on a brass plate or ceramic platter lined with a fresh banana leaf to give it a festive, traditional touch.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Enjoy Mysore Pak after a South Indian meal or with a hot cup of filter coffee. The bitterness of the coffee pairs perfectly with the sweet, rich ghee flavour. Masala chai also works well for tea-time treats during celebrations.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Top each piece with a bit of silver or gold varak to give it a royal look. You can also use a sprinkle of cardamom powder or chopped pistachios for extra colour and a light crunch.

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