Badusha / balushahi–Diwali sweets Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup – Maida / all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup – Butter
- 1/4 cup – Curd / yogurt
- 1/4 tsp – Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp – Baking powder
- Chopped pistachios for garnishing
- Oil for deep frying For making syrup:
- 1 cup – Sugar
- 1 cup – Water
- 1/4 tsp – Cardamom powder
- 1/2 tsp – Lemon juice Preparation method:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 0g | |
| Calories 2 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 50% |
| Total Fat 0.16g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.03g | 0% |
| Protein 0.08g | 0% |
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