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BADUSHA

October 17, 2014 by Nithya Leave a comment

 

 

Badusha is a very sweet recipe made during Diwali or in weddings.Though it appears a difficult task to make these sugar syrup soaked dumplings,when properly made with correct measurements becomes easy work.I was also in a dilemma,but was too tempted to try that i finally gave it a shot.I had seen my MIL making these and was not sure whether it would turn out soft and good.I also saw a few friends blogs and found a recipe which goes like this..

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 BADUSHA
Course dessert
Cuisine indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
piece
Ingredients
FOR MAKING SUGAR SYRUP
Course dessert
Cuisine indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
piece
Ingredients
FOR MAKING SUGAR SYRUP
Instructions
  1. Take in a bowl maida,baking powder,curd and ghee.
  2. Add water little by little till it resembles crumbles.
  3. Add more water to make a smooth dough.
  4. Make balls out the dough.
  5. Flatten it and make a small impression in the middle with your thumb.
  6. Fry them in hot oil.
  7. Take them out .Always cook in a medium flame.
  8. Meanwhile make a sugar syrup using sugar and water.
  9. When it reaches one string consistency.Add lemon juice and switch off the flame.
  10. Let it soak for a while.Now fry the other batch and fry and continue till done.
  11. The badushas need to be soaked and well coated with sugar syrup.
  12. Lastly add crushed pistas for garnish.Enjoy Badushas this Diwali by preparing and treating your family and friends.
Recipe Notes

Notes

Don't make the batter too hard.Add enough water otherwise badhushas may turn hard.

You can add cardamom powder to the syrup.

In marriages they add vanaspati to add a soft texture.

Add badushas only when the oil is heated well.