– As a food chef and blogger, I am excited to share with you a special recipe for making Boora Shakkar Tagar, also known as powdered sugar or Bura in the Indian cuisine.
– Boora Shakkar Tagar is a key ingredient in many traditional sweets such as laddu and peda, and making it at home is not only easy but also ensures that you have a fresh and pure sweetener for your recipes.
– In this article, I will guide you through the process of making Boora Shakkar Tagar at home and share some delicious recipes that you can use it in.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice or citric acid
– A large heavy-bottomed pan
– Fine mesh strainer
– Airtight container for storage
Recipe for Boora Shakkar Tagar:
1. Heat the granulated sugar in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
2. Once the sugar starts to melt, add the lemon juice or citric acid to help prevent crystallization.
3. Continue to cook the sugar until it melts completely and turns into a light brown syrup.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
5. Once the syrup has cooled slightly, pour it through a fine mesh strainer to collect the powdered sugar, also known as Boora Shakkar Tagar.
6. Store the powdered sugar in an airtight container for future use in your favorite sweet recipes.
Laddu Recipe using Boora Shakkar Tagar:
– In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered coconut, 1/2 cup of Boora Shakkar Tagar, and a pinch of cardamom powder.
– Mix well and shape the mixture into small round balls to make delicious coconut laddus.
Peda Recipe using Boora Shakkar Tagar:
– In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of Boora Shakkar Tagar, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
– Once the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency, remove it from the heat and shape it into small, flat rounds to make delectable pedas.
I hope you enjoy making Boora Shakkar Tagar at home and trying out these mouthwatering sweet recipes. Let me know how they turn out for you!