Balusahi are sweet bites from India, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Made with a delicate dough, they are dipped in saffron and rose water syrup, perfect for celebrations and special moments.
In preparing Balusahi, ingredients such as flour, baking powder, and lemon juice are mixed to create a consistent dough.
Then, cold butter and yogurt are added, resulting in a smooth and delicate dough that is covered and set aside.
A syrup is prepared by boiling sugar and water, adding saffron strands and rose water, and the fried dough is dipped into this sweet bath.
A delightful treat to enjoy on any occasion.
Balusahi
Ingredients
1 cup of flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
4 tablespoons of yogurt
100 milliliters of butter
1 cup of oil for frying
1 cup of sugar
150 milliliters of water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2 teaspoons of rose water
1 teaspoon of saffron strands
1 tablespoon of sliced almonds
1 tablespoon of sliced pistachios
4 rose petals
Preparation
Step 1 : In a bowl, mix the salt, sifted flour, baking powder, and lemon juice.
Step 2 : Then, add the cold butter and mix until achieving a sandy texture.
Step 3 : Next, incorporate the yogurt and form a delicate, soft dough, cover it, and set aside for half an hour.
Step 4 : To prepare the syrup, place sugar and water in a deep saucepan and boil for 5 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 5 : Remove impurities, add saffron strands and rose water, lower the heat, and check if the syrup is ready to remove from the stove.
Step 6 : Then, divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls.
Step 7 : Indent the center of each ball with your index finger and fry them in a pan with hot oil.
Step 8 : Once removed from the heat, place them on containers with absorbent paper.
Step 9 : Dip each piece in the syrup and let them rest for half an hour.
Step 10 : Finally, remove from the container, decorate with saffron and rose petals, and serve.
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