A rich, melt-in-the-mouth sweet made from gram flour, ghee, and sugar. Created in the royal kitchens of the Mysore Palace in Karnataka.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Instructions
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Make sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water to one-string consistency.
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In a separate pan, heat generous ghee and roast gram flour until fragrant.
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Slowly pour sugar syrup into the gram flour mixture, stirring vigorously.
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Keep adding melted ghee in batches while stirring continuously on medium heat.
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When the mixture starts leaving the sides and ghee floats, pour into a greased tray. Cut into pieces when partially set.
Did You Know?
Mysore Pak was invented by Kakasura Madappa, the royal cook of King Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV. When asked what the sweet was called, he spontaneously said Mysore Pak (Mysore dish).
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- heavy pan
- tray
The Story Behind Mysore Pak
Created in the early 20th century in the Mysore Palace kitchens. It has since become one of South India most famous sweets, sold across the country.
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