MYSORE PAAGU

We wanted to start our blog with a sweet to make it a sweet memory.Mysore pak is a south indian sweet.Whenever we think of mysore pak we always get reminded of " KRISHNA SWEETS" where we get the mouthwatering sweet made of pure ghee.

Everybody thinks making mysore pak is a tedious task.But for us it was a inspiring task right from childhood.We have been watching our mom doing this for the festivals.As soon as she finishes making it,we just eat it hot even before cutting them in proper shapes.We would like to share this wonderful recipe with you all.

INGREDIENTS :

1.BESAN-1CUP

2.SUGAR-1-11/2 CUP

3.GHEE/DALDA-3/4CUP

METHOD:

1.Sift the besan flour.Then in a dry tawa roast the flour till get nice aroma.Care should be taken not to burn the flour.Transfer the flour to a bowl.

2.Add sugar to the tawa,pour little water to it so that the sugar dissolves.Keep the stove on medium flame.Stir the sugar syrup continuosly until you get small bubbles.Now here is the trick.How will we know if this the correct stage to add besan flour.Our Mom used to dip her index finger to take a pinch of the syrup and she will spread over her thumb.If she feels a thin thread between her fingers then you are right,that is the right consistency.

3.In the meanwhile melt the ghee in a seperate vessel.

4.Add the besan flour in small amounts by whisking vigourosly.Also add ghee in regular intervals.This is the step which makes most of us feel making mysore pak is tough.If you want you can have a additional hand for help.

5.After mixing the besan and ghee to the syrup you will see that the mixture leaving the sides of the pan and it will be porous.This is the right time to switch off your stove.

6.Now grease a tray with some amount of ghee,pour the mysore pak mixture on it.Leave it aside for 4-5mins.

7.Make diamonds or cubes.Your mysore pak is ready to serve.

Number of burfi's:10

ENJOY COOKING!!!