Craving some Mysore Pak? Here’s where you can get the dessert in Delhi! By Anushka Goel
Milky, buttery, sweet, delicious – these are just some of the many words one can use to describe Mysore Pak, a popular sweet from Mysore, Karnataka. Made using ghee, besan (gram flour), sugar and occasionally, some cardamom, the mithai has the texture of a dense cookie that is biteable but melts in the mouth as soon as you eat it, releasing a gamut of flavours that are humble but at the same time, extremely complex.
Mysore Pak is often prepared for weddings and baby showers in Karnataka and has its origins during the reign of Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, who was a foodie and maintained a large kitchen. It is said that one day, his chief chef Kakasura Madappa was running out of time but wanted to present the king with something unusual. So, combining besan, ghee and sugar, he made a soft pack and served it hot in the thali in the form of a fudge-like sweet. When asked the name, he came up with ‘Mysore Pak’, and that’s how the sweet originated.
The royal delicacy is widely available in Karnataka, and a few mainstream brands do ship it across the country and internationally so that everyone can get a bite of this delicacy. So, if you’re in Delhi and craving some Mysore Pak, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to state your soul.
Where to get Mysore Pak in Delhi
Khoya
Khoya, the artisanal mithai brand, recently launched its new range, Khoya Legacy, which offers signature limited-edition Indian sweets. Their first offering celebrates Karnataka with the traditional Mysore Pak, which is melt-in-the-mouth, flavourful and the perfect bite-sized dessert to end your meal. Enhanced with the flavour of cardamom, the dessert elevates basic Indian household ingredients into something that’s special, complex and bursts with flavour.
What: Mysore Pak, box of 10
Price: INR 1,100/-
Address: Khoya, DLF Chanakya, New Delgi
To order online, visit the brand’s website here.
Barbeque Junction
This restaurant in Dwarka, New Delhi serves up many delicious eats, and their dessert section includes a variety of traditional Indian sweets such as dodha barfi, laddoos and more. On their menu is the delectable Mysore Pak, which comes in a 250-gram box and can be ordered online.
Price: INR 265 for 250 grams
Order online on Zomato.
Haldiram’s
The famous snack and sweet brand, Haldiram’s, has several outlets in Delhi, along with a presence in big and small shops and bakeries across the city. Their stores and website offer a box of Mysore Pak to purchase and indulge in the buttery, dense dessert in Delhi and make the most of your Mysore Pak experience.
Price: INR 175 for 250 grams
Order on their website here or visit a store near you.
Ministry of Flavors
Yet another outlet in Dwarka, Delhi, this place too serves a box of Mysore Pak delivered at your doorstep, along with several other traditional sweets. The perfect way to end a hearty meal, we think!
Price: INR 265 for 250 grams
Order online on Zomato.
Naivedyam
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Another great place to indulge in some Mysore Pak in Delhi is Naivedyam, a restaurant that serves authentic South Indian cuisine. Their version does not include cardamom, but its melt-in-the-mouth texture is worth the indulgence when at the restaurant or when ordering at home!
Price: INR 80 per piece
Address: P15/90, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Order online on Zomato.
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