Pakistani Sweet Recipes In Urdu By Shah Foods - New Recipes 2024

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color with health benefits.

Heat a pan on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of ghee.

Add 2 cups of desiccated coconut to the pan and roast on low heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.

Add 1 cup of milk to the coconut and mix well.

Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix until melted.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder (optional) and mix again.

Cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until well combined and fragrant.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before shaping into ladoos.

Coat the ladoos with desiccated coconut for garnish.

For Balushahi, mix 2 cups of flour with 1 pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add 1/2 cup of ghee and mix well using your hands.

Gradually add water to form a dough, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Prepare the sugar syrup by mixing 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of cardamom powder in a pan.

Heat until the sugar melts, then add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

Shape the dough into Balushahi and fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes on each side.

Remove from oil and soak in the sugar syrup for 3-4 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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