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Makhan Bada By Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Pankaj Bhadouria
Makhan Bada is a traditional festive recipe from Rajasthan. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria brings the recipe for this crispy yet soft sweet to your kitchen.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

10-20 Min

Meal Type

sweet

Preparation Time

10-20 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

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INGREDIENTS

  • For Makhan Bada

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour

    • 6 tbsp ghee

    • 1/2 tsp baking soda

    • 3-4 tbsp curd

  • For Chashni

    • 1 cup water

    • 2 cups sugar

    • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

    • 1 tsp pistachios

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    In a bowl, add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 6 tbsp desi ghee. Rub between palms of your hands to form a crumbly texture.

  2. 2

    Then add 1/2 tsp baking soda, 3-4 tbsp curd to the mixture & make a soft smooth dough. Let the dough rest for 20 mins.

  3. 3

    Divide the dough into equal portions. Flatten the dough ball and press it in the centre using your thumb.

  4. 4

    Fry the badas in hot ghee.

  5. 5

    In another pan, add 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water and boil until you get 1 string chashni.

  6. 6

    Add the fried makhan bada in the sugar syrup for 15-20 mins.

  7. 7

    Garnish with 1/2 tsp cardamom powder and chopped pistachios and serve.

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