Balushahi

Introduction

Balushahi is a flaky, deep-fried doughnut-shaped sweet soaked in sugar syrup. It’s Rajasthan’s answer to glazed pastries—with a crunchy outside and soft inside.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup maida (refined flour)

• ¼ cup ghee

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ cup curd

• Sugar syrup (1 string consistency)

• Oil/ghee for frying

Instructions:

1. Mix maida, ghee, baking soda, curd to make a stiff dough.

2. Rest dough for 30 mins, shape into small rounds with a dent in center.

3. Fry on low heat till golden.

4. Dip in warm sugar syrup for 3–4 minutes.

Pro Tips:

• Fry on low heat for layered texture.

• Don’t knead dough too much.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy warm or store for a week in airtight container.

Fun Fact:
A Mughal-era sweet still served at royal Rajasthani weddings and temple events.