mysore pak is a sweet prepared in ghee from south india.It originated in mysore in indain state of karnataka.it is made of generous amount os ghee ,sugar,gramflour and often cardamom.mysore pak was first prepared in royal palace of mysore during the regime of krishna raja wadiyar by a cook named madappa,using gram flour ghee and sugar and called it has "MYSOORU PAAKA"
It is a simple recipie but most difficult to execute.
RECIPIE:100gm gram flour
200gm sugar
300gm ghee
Roast the flour (without any oil) on a low flame in a wok (kadai) for about 2-3 minutes ensuring that no lumps are formed.
Spread the hot flour on a plate. Keep aside.
Add water, milk and sugar to the wok and heat on a low flame. Also add a pinch of turmeric and oil (odourless) as your stir. (The oil lends a gloss to the sweet. The softer 'Mysurpa' version uses extra milk)
Use a second wok (kadai) to melt the ghee on a medium flame.
Once the sugar syrup achieves a 'two thread consistency' start adding the chickpea (besan) flour gradually and keep stirring as you do. Also add the baking powder at this point.
Add a ladle of ghee to the mixture. Wait for the remaining ghee (on the second wok) to reach boiling point before you turn it off.
Keep adding the boiling ghee to the first wok ensuring no lumps are formed. Turn off the flame once the mixture assumes a frothy and porous consistency.
Brush a plate with a little ghee. Ensure this plate is at least 5 cms high (so that you get the right height for the Mysore Pak)
Pour the mixture on to the plate. Add a little ghee on top of the mixture and also sprinkle some sugar on top.
Cut the mixture in about five minutes when it's still hot for the perfect shape and texture.
