Mysore Pak

After completing the day's chores, found time to sit in front of computer now.
So, I prepared this dish the other day, called "Mysore Pak" - a very famous sweet dish in Karnataka.
It is a simple and yet very tasty dish. It is said, this was first prepared in Mysore by a palace cook and hence the name Mysore Pak.

Below is the recipe for the same.
I will try to capture some snaps when I prepare it next time.

Ingredients
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Gram flour (besan) - 1 cup
Sugar - 2 cups
Milk - about 1/2 a cup
Ghee - 2 cups
Cardamom powder

Method
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Step 1 :: In a thick bottom kadai, lightly fry the besan flour.  Do not over fry.
Once the flour is warm, remove into a plate.

Step 2 :: In the kadai, add sugar and enough milk to immerse the sugar. On a medium flame allow the sugar to completely melt in the milk. Ensure there are no granules of sugar present.

Step 3 :: Grease a plate with ghee and keep aside

Step 4:: Once sugar has completely melted, add the besan flour and 1 cup ghee.
Stir the mixture so that all the ingredients mix well.

Step 5 :: Keep stirring till the mixture begins to thicken. When the mixture begins to thicken, add the rest of the ghee (1 cup) and stir till the mixture starts to leave the sides of the kadai.

Step 6 :: Once the mixture starts leaving the pan, add elaichi powder and remove from flame. Transfer it into the greased plate and allow it to cool.

Step 7 :: Once it has cooled down, cut them into pieces of desired shape (traditionally mysore pak is cut into diamond shape).

Enjoy the mysore pak which is ready to melt in your mouth :)

Tips :: When the mixture starts to thicken, milk khoa (readily available in stores) can be added. It makes the mysore pak even more softer and tastier.