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On Holi, we either make something sweet at home or buy it from the market. Today we have brought the recipe of Tasty Balushahi for you. Let us know about its recipe.
Ingredients for Balushahi:
Flour: 350 grams
Baking Powder: 1 tsp
Sugar: 400 grams
Cardamom: 2-3 pods
Food color (optional): 2 drops
Saffron threads: 3-4 threads
Ghee or oil:
Ghee for frying: 1/2 cup
pinch of salt
Water: as required
How to make Balushahi look professional:
-First of all, sift the flour in a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt as per taste.
– Add baking powder to the flour and mix well. – Add half a cup of ghee in it and mix the ingredients well. – Knead the dough by gradually adding water little by little.
-The dough should not be kneaded too much. To ensure that the sanding layers are formed properly, they should be mixed gently with hands.
-When the flour is mixed well, leave it like this for about 15 minutes.
-To make syrup, take a pan and add one cup of water and sugar in it. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
-When the syrup boils, add food color as per your choice and keep stirring for about 2 minutes.
-If you are adding saffron then crush it and also add cardamom pods. Cook until the syrup is completely ready.
-Take some portions of the dough and make smooth balls out of them. Flatten them slightly with your palms and make a depression in the center using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
– Heat ghee or oil in a pan and fry the Balushahi on low flame until it becomes golden brown and crisp.
– After frying, dip the Balushahi in syrup and let it soak for about 2 to 3 minutes.
– Garnish with pistachios and dry fruits on top.
-Your crispy and delicious Balushahi is ready to serve