Mysore Pak – Royal Sweet

A rich and delicious sweet made with gram flour, ghee, and sugar.

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About Mysore Pak

Famous Indian Sweet

:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} is a traditional sweet originating from Mysuru, Karnataka. It is made using gram flour (besan), sugar, and large amounts of ghee, giving it a rich texture and flavor. It was first prepared in the royal kitchen of the Mysore Palace and is now loved across India.

Origin

Royal Beginning: Mysore Pak was invented in the royal kitchen of Mysore Palace.

Creator: Prepared by a palace cook named Kakasura Madappa.

Name Meaning: "Pak" refers to sugar syrup used in making sweets.

Popularity: Today it is one of India's most famous sweets.

Main Ingredients

Gram Flour (Besan)

Main ingredient that gives structure to the sweet.

Ghee

Provides rich flavor and soft texture.

Sugar

Used to make syrup and sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories

High calorie sweet (approx 400 kcal per piece)

Fat

Rich in fats due to ghee

Energy

Quick energy source from sugar

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