Traditional Mysore Pak - A Crunchy Confection (2024)

Mysore Pak History

It is believed that the traditional Mysore Pak story dated back centuries ago. It was first discovered by late chef Kakasura Madappa, working in the Mysuru kingdom centuries ago. Kakasura Madappa was the Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV's head chef and was renowned for preparing exquisite sweets. When Kakasura Madappa was preparing sweets for the royal family, he tried his hands at preparing a new dish with gram flour, sugar syrup, ghee, and cardamom powder. The sweet prepared by Kakasura Madappa was unnamed. The Royal Sweet “Mysore Pak” was named by Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV. Mysore Pak's history, like anything else, began with an accidental discovery. The king was so enamoured with the sweet that he instructed Madappa to create a sweet store outside the palace grounds so that all people could taste it.

From Mysore, this sweet has become popular across South India and other nations. Now it is available across all sweet shops. The upgraded version is the Ghee Mysore Pak which is prepared with abundant ghee which melts once we put a piece inside our mouth. The craze for the crunchy traditional Mysore Pak is still served at weddings and other events.

Health Benefits of Mysore Pak

1. Gram flour is abundant in protein and fibre, making it an excellent weight-loss food. In addition, it aids in regulating cholesterol and the reduction of hypertension.
2. It contains magnesium, which helps keep blood pressure in check and prevents cardiovascular issues. It also provides nutrients that are good for your bones and heart.
3. Iron and other minerals aid in preventing anaemia and the improvement of metabolism.
4. Ghee aids in nutrient absorption and, because it contains antioxidants, can help to enhance the immune system. It can also assist with digestive issues.

Interesting Facts about Mysore Pak

1. A last-minute experiment while serving the King of Mysore resulted in the creation of Mysore Pak, a famous sweet passed down through four generations.
2. Sukku Karupatti Mysore Pak, a Tamil Nadu form of the sweet, is a similar sweet made with nutritious ingredients, including dry ginger powder and palm sugar.
3. When making sugar syrup for Indian sweets like Mysore Pak, Jangri, and others, flavourings like cardamom powder, honey, and saffron add a fantastic taste to the recipe.
4. According to legend, Mysore Pak, which means "sweet mixture" in Telugu, was served in a syrupy substance on the royal platter at first but solidified during the meal.

Buy Authentic & Traditional Mysore Pak at Sweet Karam Coffee

During festivals, we as kids sit with our grandmothers to prepare this sweet and enjoy helping them in making it. We feel content and proud when we eat those sweets to help prepare them. However, in modern days due to the change in the family environment, we are not getting those moments, and we purchase these sweets at the shops. Though sweets from shops taste good, it doesn’t match the taste of homemade sweets. Also, we have doubts about the quality of the ingredients. However, you can still get the homemade traditional Mysore Pak made with high-quality ingredients and pure cow ghee from us.

Over 80,000+ customers trust our quality and taste, as it is made and monitored by the chefs who have experience for decades in preparing these sweets. So enjoy the crunchy homemade traditional Mysore Pak from Sweet Karam Coffee and bring back memories & homemade taste.

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