Aruna Vijay's Delightful Mysore Pak Recipe

Mysore Pak is a beloved sweet treat, especially popular in Chennai. Whenever Aruna Vijay travels from Chennai, her friends always request a box of this delicious dessert. If you can't get the authentic Mysore Pak, don't worry! You can easily make it at home with this simple recipe.

One-Pot Mysore Pak Recipe

Ingredients

• Toasted Besan: 1 cup
• Milk Powder: 1 tbsp
• Sugar: 3/4 cup (1/2 cup + 1/4 cup)
• Water: 1/4 cup
• Ghee: 3 tbsp + 1/4 cup

Method

• Toast the gram flour: In a pan, toast the chana flour (besan) on medium heat till golden brown and nicely fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
• Prepare the mixture: Once toasted, unwrap the base to remove any lumps. Mix in the milk powder and set aside.
• Make the sugar syrup: In a pressure cooker, add sugar, water, and 3 tablespoons of butter. Mix until the sugar begins to dissolve.
• Cook the syrup: Close the lid and pressure cook on medium heat for 3 minutes. Don't worry about the whistles; it's just time!
• Assemble the ingredients: Dip the toasted bases in the sugar syrup. Mix well together. Next, melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter in two tablespoons at a time. Mix until the mixture thickens and the butter is fully incorporated.
• Set and Cut: Pour the mixture into a greased tin and set. While hot, cut to your liking.

Tips for Perfect Mysore Cooking

• Toast over low heat to prevent burning.
• Always sift the besan while toasting.
• Be precise when making the sugar syrup: cook for exactly 3 minutes, and immediately release the pressure.
• Add the besan and ghee and give it a quick simmer to mix everything well.

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Enjoy making this delicious Mysore recipe at home! It will surely impress your friends and family just like in Chennai.