Balushahi by Zarnak Sidhwa

Ingredients:

• Flour 350 gm
• Ghee 100 gm
• Baking soda 1/4 tsp
• Salt a pinch
• Boiling water 75 ml or more for kneading
• Oil for deep-frying

For Sugar Syrup:

• Sugar 400 gm
• Water 250 ml
• Saffron strands a few (optional)

Method:

1. Mix flour, ghee, soda, and salt well using two fingers and knead to soft dough, adding boiling water little at a time.
2. Shape into balls, flatten a bit and press center with your thumb.
3. Heat oil and fry first on medium flame then low, till well cooked.
4. To prepare sugar syrup: Boil sugar and water till a one-thread consistency is reached.
5. Add saffron strands.
6. Soak balushahi in sugar syrup for 5-10 minutes, strain out the syrup.
7. Serve on flat platter.