Mysore Pak (Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth)
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Mysore Pak (Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth)
Authentic South India · Restaurant Style

Mysore Pak Recipe(Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth)

Pure Veg📍South India🍽️Dessert⏱️25 mins⚡Advanced👥Serves 4Dessert
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Mysore Pak (Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth) is an authentic South India Dessert celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 5 metric-measured ingredients (including Besan (Gram Flour, freshly sifted), Pure Desi Ghee, Sugar, Water, Green Cardamom Powder), this recipe takes approximately 25 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.

Ingredients for Mysore Pak (Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth)

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Besan (Gram Flour, freshly sifted)
125 g (1 cup)
2
Pure Desi Ghee
300 ml (1.5 cups)
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Sugar
300 g (1.5 cups)
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4
Water
1/2 cup
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Green Cardamom Powder
1/4 tsp
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Sift besan twice to eliminate all lumps. Heat 1/4 cup ghee, pour over sifted besan, and whisk into a smooth lump-free paste.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Sift besan twice to eliminate all lumps. Heat 1/4 cup ghee, pour over sifted besan, and whisk into a smooth lump-free paste.
2
Keep remaining 1.25 cups desi ghee hot in a saucepan on very low flame.
3
In a heavy kadai, boil sugar and 1/2 cup water until 1-string consistency.
4
Lower flame, add besan-ghee paste to sugar syrup, whisking vigorously to blend.
5
While stirring continuously, ladle 2 tablespoons of smoking-hot ghee into the besan mixture at regular intervals. It will froth and bubble as ghee is absorbed.
6
When mixture turns honeycomb-like and leaves pan sides, pour into greased tin immediately. Rest 10 minutes, slice into blocks while warm, and cool into soft Mysore Pak.
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Chef's Secrets & Pro Cooking Tips

Professional culinary techniques for restaurant-quality Mysore Pak (Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth) at home

1

Slow Ghee Roasting

Roast flours or semolina on low flame with patience until aromatic and golden. Rushing the roasting stage leaves a raw starch aftertaste.

2

Freshly Crushed Cardamom Only

Avoid pre-ground cardamom powder that has lost its volatile terpenes. Crush green cardamom seeds freshly with a pinch of sugar in a mortar and pestle.

3

Sugar Timing

Never add sugar until the main base (semolina, lentils, or carrots) is fully tender, as sugar prevents starches from softening properly.

🥗Nutritional Breakdown

Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)

Nutrient Dense
Calories
289kcal
18% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
43g
16% DV
Fat
21g
27% DV
Fiber
10g
36% DV
Sodium
589mg
26% DV

* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.

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Culinary Tags

#Mysore Pak#Ghee Mysore Pak#South Indian Sweet#Besan Ghee#Royal Sweet#Festive
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Guide

Answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and customizing Mysore Pak (Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth)

Allow the prepared Mysore Pak (Ghee Soft Melt-in-Mouth) to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer into an airtight glass or BPA-free container and refrigerate at 4°C or below for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan over low heat or microwave with a splash of water to restore authentic moisture and aroma.

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