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'''Balushahi''' is a traditional [[dessert]] originating from the [[Indian subcontinent]]. It is popular [[sweet from the Indian subcontinent]]. Balushahi is similar to a glazed [[doughnut]] in terms of ingredients, but differs in texture and taste. In [[South India]], a similar [[pastry]] is known as '''badushah'''.
'''Balushahi''' is a traditional [[dessert]] originating from the [[Indian subcontinent]]. A popular [[sweet from the Indian subcontinent]], balushahi is similar to a glazed [[doughnut]] in terms of ingredients, but differs in texture and taste. In [[South India]], a similar [[pastry]] is known as '''badushah'''.


==Variations==
==Variations==
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===Badushah===
===Badushah===
Badushahs (also spelled Bhadushah) are made from a stiff dough made with all-purpose flour, [[ghee]] and a pinch of [[baking soda]]. One-inch-diameter {{nowrap|({{convert|1|in|disp=output only}})}}, {{convert|1/2|in|mm|adj=mid|-thick}} discs are shaped with hands, fried in ghee or oil and dunked in thick sugar syrup so that there is a sugar coating. They are very sweet, but tasty with a slightly flaky texture.
Badushahis (also spelled Bhadushah) are made from a stiff dough made with all-purpose flour, [[ghee]] and a pinch of [[baking soda]]. One-inch-diameter {{nowrap|({{convert|1|in|disp=output only}})}}, {{convert|1/2|in|mm|adj=mid|-thick}} discs are shaped by hand, fried in ghee or oil and dunked in thick sugar syrup to make a sugar coating. They are very sweet, but tasty with a slightly flaky texture.


Badushah is sold in sweet shops in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]] and [[Tamil Nadu]].
Badushah are sold in sweet shops in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]] and [[Tamil Nadu]].
Badushah have been served at Bimbis at Pazhvangadi in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]<ref>Shilpa Nair [http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/02/05/stories/2005020501540300.htm Foodies' destination] . Yet another place to indulge your sweet tooth February 5, 2005 The Hindu</ref> and at Sri Rama Vilas (better-known Gundappa's hotel).<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-07/bangalore/28211236_1_sweet-shops-gulab-jamun-sir-mv "Pamper that sweet tooth at Gundappa's"], June 7, 2009, ''[[The Times of India]]''.</ref>
Badushah have been served at Bimbis at Pazhvangadi in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]<ref>Shilpa Nair [http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/02/05/stories/2005020501540300.htm Foodies' destination]. Yet another place to indulge your sweet tooth February 5, 2005 The Hindu</ref> and at Sri Rama Vilas (better-known Gundappa's hotel).<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-06-07/bangalore/28211236_1_sweet-shops-gulab-jamun-sir-mv "Pamper that sweet tooth at Gundappa's"], June 7, 2009, ''[[The Times of India]]''.</ref>


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Balushahi
Alternative namesBalsaahi, badushah
CourseDessert
Place of originIndian subcontinent
Region or stateUttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal
Associated cuisineIndia, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsMaida flour, sugar, ghee

Balushahi is a traditional dessert originating from the Indian subcontinent. A popular sweet from the Indian subcontinent, balushahi is similar to a glazed doughnut in terms of ingredients, but differs in texture and taste. In South India, a similar pastry is known as badushah.

Variations

Balushahi

Balushahis are made of maida flour, and are deep-fried in clarified butter and then dipped in sugar syrup.[1]

Badushah

Badushahis (also spelled Bhadushah) are made from a stiff dough made with all-purpose flour, ghee and a pinch of baking soda. One-inch-diameter (25 mm), 12-inch-thick (13 mm) discs are shaped by hand, fried in ghee or oil and dunked in thick sugar syrup to make a sugar coating. They are very sweet, but tasty with a slightly flaky texture.

Badushah are sold in sweet shops in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Badushah have been served at Bimbis at Pazhvangadi in Thiruvananthapuram[2] and at Sri Rama Vilas (better-known Gundappa's hotel).[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Glenn Rinsky and Laura Halpin Rinsky (2008). The Pastry Chef's Companion: A Comprehensive Resource Guide for the Baking and Pastry Professional. John Wiley and Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-00955-0.
  2. ^ Shilpa Nair Foodies' destination. Yet another place to indulge your sweet tooth February 5, 2005 The Hindu
  3. ^ "Pamper that sweet tooth at Gundappa's", June 7, 2009, The Times of India.