Air Fried Balushahi

Air Fried Balushahi

Festivals are a time for indulgence and air fried Balushahi offers a guilt-free treat that satisfies the sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour (Maida)
  • 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Ghee
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Saffron strands
  • 2 tbsp Hot water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • A few drops of Lemon juice

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour (Maida), 1/4 tsp of baking powder, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1/2 cup of ghee, and 1/4 cup of water.
  2. Knead these ingredients into soft dough, cover the dough and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C for 15 minutes, after 15 minutes knead the dough again to smooth out any layers.
  4. Apply some ghee to your palms and shape the dough into small, crease-less balls.
  5. Using the end of a pan, make a small indentation or hole in the middle of each ball.
  6. Line the basket of the air fryer with baking paper and place the prepared balls in it, grease the balushahi with a bit of ghee.
  7. Air fry them at 190°C for 15 minutes, turning them after 7 minutes to cook both sides evenly, while the balushahi is air frying, prepare the sugar syrup.
  8. In a small bowl, mix saffron strands with 2 tbsp of hot water and allow them to rest for 15 minutes.
  9. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Over low heat, allow the sugar to dissolve.
  10. When the syrup starts to bubble and the sugar melts completely, add the saffron water and cook over high heat for about 5 minutes.
  11. Add a few drops of lemon juice, mix well, and turn off the flame. Keep the saffron sugar syrup aside.
  12. Once the air-fried balushahi is ready, dip them into the saffron sugar syrup and allow them to absorb the syrup for 15-20 minutes.
  13. Garnish the balushahi with chopped pistachios and your delicious Air Fried Balushahi is now ready to enjoy!

Recipe Credits: thefoodiesyndrome

Picture Courtesy: Image by Freepik

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