Mysore Paavu

Mysore Paavu

Ingredients

1. Besan (Kadala maavu) - 1 cup
2. Sugar - 1 cup
3. Water - 1 cup
4. Ghee - 2½ cups
5. Cardamom powder (Elakka podi)- ½ teaspoon

Preparation Method

1. Heat half the quantity of ghee in a vessel.
2. Roast besan for 2 to 3 minutes in it.
3. In another vessel, add a cup of water and sugar and cook till a sticky syrup is formed.
4. Add the roasted flour in it and stir constantly.
5. At the same time, hot ghee should be ready in another vessel, placed on flame. While stirring the besan mixture with the right hand constantly, pour the heated ghee in a stream with the left hand.
6. When the paavu is ready, the blend turns light brown. It becomes porous and spongy like a bread slice.
7. Sprinkle cardamom powder over the blend, turn it over and quickly transfer to a plate.
8. The paak sets within a minute. Cut into pieces with a sharp knife.