Balushahi

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.

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

Variations

Balushahi

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

  • Balushahi
  • Balushahi
  • Balu Sahi

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 (25 mm), 1⁄2-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.

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

  • Bhadushah
  • Badusha
  • Badhusha

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.
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