Makhan Bada facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Makhan Vada, balusaahi, badusha |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | Rajasthan |
| Associated national cuisine | India: Rajasthani cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Maida flour, sugar, ghee, Makhan |
Makhan Bada is a delicious traditional dessert from Rajasthan, a state in India. It's also known as Balusaahi. This sweet treat is a bit like a glazed doughnut because it uses similar ingredients. However, it has its own special texture and taste.
Makhan Bada also looks a little like another Rajasthani dish called Baati in size. But its shape is more like a Medu vada. In the southern parts of India, a very similar pastry is called badusha.
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How Makhan Bada is Made
Makhan Badas are made from maida flour, which is a type of all-purpose flour. First, a firm dough is prepared using this flour, some ghee, and a little baking soda.
Shaping and Frying
Once the dough is ready, small discs are shaped by hand. These discs are about 25 mm across and 1⁄2-inch-thick (13 mm). After shaping, they are deep-fried until golden brown. This frying happens in hot ghee or oil.
Sweet Coating
After frying, the warm Makhan Badas are immediately dipped into a thick sugar syrup. This syrup creates a sweet, shiny coating all over the pastry. The result is a very sweet and tasty dessert with a slightly flaky texture.
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Makhan Bada (also known as Balushahi)
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Badusha from South India
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In Spanish: Balushahi para niños
