Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is a famous South Indian sweet made primarily from besan (chickpea flour), ghee, and sugar. Here's a traditional recipe:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup besan (chickpea flour)

- 1 cup ghee

- 1 cup sugar

- 1/4 cup water

- A pinch of cardamom powder

Instructions:

1. **Prepare Besan Mixture:**

   - Sift besan to remove any lumps.

   - In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat ghee. Add the besan and roast it on low heat until it releases a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it.

2. **Make Sugar Syrup:**

   - In a separate pan, combine sugar and water to make a sugar syrup. Cook until it reaches a one-string consistency.

3. **Combine and Stir:**

   - Add the sugar syrup to the roasted besan gradually, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

4. **Cook the Mixture:**

   - Keep stirring the mixture on low heat. As it thickens, add ghee in small quantities at regular intervals.

5. **Check Consistency:**

   - The mixture should turn frothy and start leaving the sides of the pan. It will become smooth and glossy.

6. **Set in a Tray:**

   - Grease a tray with ghee. Pour the mixture into the tray and smooth the surface.

7. **Cut and Cool:**

   - Allow it to cool for a few minutes. While it's still warm, cut it into diamond-shaped or square pieces.

8. **Serve:**

   - Once completely cool, your Mysore Pak is ready to be enjoyed!

Mysore Pak is known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavor. Enjoy this delightful South Indian sweet!