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Makhan Bada

Alternative names	Makhan Vada, balusaahi, badusha
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Indian subcontinent
Associated cuisine	India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Maida flour, sugar, ghee, makhan
Media: Makhan Bada

Makhan Bada is a traditional dessert originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is also known as Balusaahi and is similar to a glazed doughnut in terms of Ingredients, but differs in texture and taste. Makhan Bada also resembles Rajasthani Baati in terms of size & preparation but resembles more with Medu Vada in terms of shape. In South India, a similar pastry is known as badusha.

Preparation

Makhan Badas are made of maida flour, and are deep-fried in clarified butter and then dipped in sugar syrup.

• Makhan Bada (also known as Balushahi)

• Badusha from South India

See also

• List of fried dough foods
• List of doughnut varieties
• Rajasthani cuisine
• Bihari Cuisine
• Pakistani cuisine
• Indian cuisine
• Indian sweets

References

1. The Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides UK. 2011-01-20. ISBN 978-1-4053-8847-4.
2. Rock, Gordon (2020-05-08). From India, With Love: Palatable Desserts from India You Never Knew You Needed. Balushahi. This Indian sweet is flaky yet soft and tastes best when fresh. It is also known as Makhan Bada in Hindi.
3. 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.
4. Amit, Dassana. "Balushahi Recipe". Dassana's Veg Recipes. Dassana Amit. Retrieved 21 September 2019.

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