Balushahi facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Balsaahi, badushah |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| Associated national cuisine | India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Maida flour, sugar, ghee |
Balushahi is a yummy traditional dessert from the Indian subcontinent. It's a bit like a glazed doughnut because it uses similar ingredients. However, it has its own special texture and taste. In South India, you might find a similar sweet treat called badushah.
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What is Balushahi?
Balushahi is a popular sweet that people enjoy in countries like India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. It's often served hot and is a delightful dessert after a meal.
How Balushahi is Made
Balushahis are made from a special kind of flour called maida flour. This dough is then deep-fried until it's golden brown. After frying, the warm Balushahis are dipped into a sweet sugar syrup. This gives them a lovely shiny glaze and a super sweet taste.
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A plate of delicious Balushahi
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Close-up of a Balushahi
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Another view of Balushahi
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Meet Badushah
Badushah is very similar to Balushahi, especially in South India. It's sometimes spelled bhadushah.
Making Badushah
Badushahs are made from a firm dough. This dough uses all-purpose flour, ghee, and a tiny bit of baking soda. Small, round discs are shaped by hand. These discs are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) thick. They are then fried in ghee or oil until they are cooked through. Finally, they are soaked in a thick sugar syrup. This creates a sweet coating on the outside. Badushahs are very sweet and have a slightly flaky texture, which makes them fun to eat!
Where to Find Badushah
You can find Badushahs sold in sweet shops across many states in South India. These include Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
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Badushah, a sweet treat
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A close-up of Badusha
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Badhusha ready to be enjoyed
See also
In Spanish: Balushahi para niños
