Balushahi

Balushahi


Ingredients:
  • Flour 350 gm
  • Ghee 100 gm
  • Baking soda 1/4 tsp
  • Salt a pinch
  • Boiling water 75 ml or more for kneading
  • Oil for deep-frying
For Sugar Syrup:
  • Sugar 400 gm
  • Water 250 ml
  • Saffron strands a few (optional)
Method:
  • Mix the flour, ghee, soda, and salt well using two fingers and knead to soft dough, adding boiling water a little at a time. Shape into balls, flatten a bit and press the centre with your thumb. Heat oil and fry first on medium flame then low, till well cooked. 
  • To prepare sugar syrup, boil sugar and water till a one-thread consistency is reached. Add a few saffron strands. Soak the balushai in the sugar syrup for 5-10 minutes, strain out of the syrup. Serve on a flat platter.

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