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Easy Balushahi Recipe


Balushahi, also known as Badusha, is a delectable sweet treat that originates from India. It is a popular dessert enjoyed during festivals, celebrations, and special occasions. Balushahi is made from a dough consisting of all-purpose flour (maida), ghee (clarified butter), and curd (yogurt). The dough is shaped into small balls, deep-fried until golden brown, and then soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup.


The key characteristic of balushahi is its texture—crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. When you take a bite, you experience a delightful contrast between the slightly crunchy exterior and the melt-in-your-mouth interior. The sugar syrup adds a sweet and aromatic touch, making each bite a burst of flavor.


Balushahi is often garnished with chopped nuts like cashews or pistachios, adding a pleasant crunch and enhancing its visual appeal. It is commonly served as a dessert after meals or enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.


While balushahi may seem like a complex sweet to prepare, it can be made at home with a few simple ingredients and some patience. The process involves carefully making the dough, frying the dough balls to perfection, and soaking them in the sugar syrup. The end result is a delightful and indulgent sweet that is sure to impress your family and friends.


Whether you have a sweet tooth or want to explore the rich flavors of Indian cuisine, balushahi is a delightful choice. Its unique taste and texture make it a beloved treat that brings joy and sweetness to any occasion.


Here is the recipe 


Easy Balushahi Recipe (Badusha Sweet)

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 10 servings


Ingredients:

For the dough:


1½ cups (250g) all-purpose flour (maida)

½ teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon baking powder

Approximately ¼ cup water

¼ cup (50g) ghee (clarified butter)

¼ cup (65g) curd (yogurt)

Oil for deep frying


For the sugar syrup:


1 cup (250g) sugar

½ cup water

A few strands of saffron (kesar)

¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (elaichi powder)


Instructions:


1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.

2. Add ¼ cup of ghee and crumble the mixture.

3. Further, add ¼ cup of curd and mix well.

4. Additionally, add approximately ¼ cup of water and start making the dough without kneading.

5. Cover the dough with a moist cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.

6. After the dough has rested, slightly knead it.

7. Pinch small balls of dough and make a dent in the center with your thumb.

8. Deep fry the dough balls in medium-hot oil on low flame until they turn golden brown and crisp.

9. Immediately drop the fried balls into warm sugar syrup.

10. Coat the badhusha (balushahi) with sugar syrup on both sides and let it soak for 5 minutes.

11. Finally, serve the balushahi (badusha) garnished with chopped cashews.


Enjoy your homemade Balushahi (Badusha) sweet!

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