Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, learn this traditional Balushahi recipe here.

Method

• Take all purpose flour and add baking soda to it. Sieve the ingredients to remove any lumps.
• Take a pot and add sugar and water to it. Heat this mixture till it thickens to a one string consistency.
• Add a pinch of kesar/saffron strands and mix well. Keep this aside.
• Take a big mixing bowl and pour ghee into it.
• Now add curd and mix well.
• Add the mixture to the sieved flour and mix well. Knead it into a soft dough.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and keep aside for 45 minutes.
• Knead the dough a little again and divide it into equal portions.
• Make small balls by twisting the dough.
• Make a slight dent in the centre.
• Heat ghee/oil in a kadhai. Deep fry the dough balls on a low flame till it is golden brown.
• Drain the excess ghee/oil.
• Now immerse the Balushahi in the prepared sugar syrup for a few minutes.
• Finally garnish it with some chopped almonds and pistachios and serve it!