Pure Ghee Balushahi

Known as Makhan Bada in some regions, our Balushahi is a lovingly handcrafted traditional North‑Indian sweet made from refined flour and pure desi ghee. Deep‑fried to a golden crisp and soaked in lightly flavored sugar syrup, it offers a distinctive texture—crispy on the outside and soft, flaky, and melt‑in‑your‑mouth inside.

Why You’ll Love It

• Authentically Handmade: Dough kneaded with desi ghee, shaped, fried on low heat, and dipped in mildly sweet, cardamom-infused syrup .

• Unique Texture: Crunchy exterior, soft and flaky interior—distinctly different from doughnuts and gulab jamun.

• Festival Favorite: A staple during Diwali, Holi, weddings, and Bihar’s traditional celebrations, enjoyed across generations.

Ingredients

• Refined flour (maida)

• Pure desi ghee

• Sugar

• Baking soda / baking powder

• Cardamom (flavor)

• Optional garnish: Nuts like pistachios or almonds

Allergen Info: Contains gluten (wheat) and dairy.

Usage & Storage

• Store at room temperature in an airtight container—will stay fresh for 7–10 days.

• Not ideal for freezing (texture changes upon thawing).

• Ideal served with masala chai or as a sweet finish to meals.

How It’s Made

1. Chashni (Syrup): Sugar boiled with water and cardamom until just thickened.

2. Dough Preparation: Maida sifted and mixed with ghee, leavening agents, yogurt/water to form a dough .

3. Shaping: Dough divided into small balls, lightly flattened, dented at the center.

4. Frying: Slowly fried in ghee until crisp and golden.

5. Soaking: Fried pieces dipped briefly in warm syrup to soak flavor—ready to serve.

Taste Notes

• Delicately sweet, lightly perfumed with cardamom

• Rustic, ghee-rich aroma

• Layers of soft inside and crisp outside give a satisfying bite