A Festive Treat for Dad: Step-by-Step Balushahi Recipe for Father’s Day
Father’s Day 2026 falls on June 21, and with just a few days left, it’s the perfect time to plan something thoughtful. Instead of store-bought desserts, a homemade sweet can add a personal touch that feels warm and memorable. One such classic choice is balushahi, a rich, traditional Indian dessert often associated with festive celebrations.
Inspired by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s version, this flaky, syrup-soaked sweet is perfect for celebrating Father’s Day at home. It takes a little patience, but the result is deeply rewarding and makes the occasion feel even more special.
Ingredients
Preparation Method
Start by mixing the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, and salt, in a bowl. Add ghee and blend until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in yogurt and gradually add milk to form a soft dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for around 40-45 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the sugar syrup by heating sugar with water until it dissolves completely. Add a little milk, simmer gently, and remove any impurities that rise to the surface. Cook until the syrup reaches a slightly thick, two-string consistency. Finish with saffron and keep it warm.
Next, shape the rested dough into small, smooth balls. Press a slight indentation in the center of each. Keep them covered while heating ghee in a deep pan.
Fry the dough balls on low heat until they slowly puff up and turn golden brown. Remove and let them cool on absorbent paper.
Once cooled, soak the balushahis in warm sugar syrup and allow them to absorb the sweetness for a couple of hours. Finish by garnishing with pistachios and rose petals.
Serving Suggestion
Arrange the soaked balushahis on a plate, drizzle a little extra syrup, and serve. The result is a rich, melt-in-the-mouth dessert that feels both festive and personal, perfect for making Father’s Day a little more special.
Inspired by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s version, this flaky, syrup-soaked sweet is perfect for celebrating Father’s Day at home. It takes a little patience, but the result is deeply rewarding and makes the occasion feel even more special.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups refined flour (maida)
- 2 cups sugar
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp ghee
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- 4 tbsp milk
- A large pinch of saffron
- Slivered pistachios (for garnish)
- Dried rose petals (for garnish)
Preparation Method
Start by mixing the dry ingredients, flour, baking soda, and salt, in a bowl. Add ghee and blend until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in yogurt and gradually add milk to form a soft dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for around 40-45 minutes.You may also like
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Meanwhile, prepare the sugar syrup by heating sugar with water until it dissolves completely. Add a little milk, simmer gently, and remove any impurities that rise to the surface. Cook until the syrup reaches a slightly thick, two-string consistency. Finish with saffron and keep it warm.
Next, shape the rested dough into small, smooth balls. Press a slight indentation in the center of each. Keep them covered while heating ghee in a deep pan.
Fry the dough balls on low heat until they slowly puff up and turn golden brown. Remove and let them cool on absorbent paper.
Once cooled, soak the balushahis in warm sugar syrup and allow them to absorb the sweetness for a couple of hours. Finish by garnishing with pistachios and rose petals.
Serving Suggestion
Arrange the soaked balushahis on a plate, drizzle a little extra syrup, and serve. The result is a rich, melt-in-the-mouth dessert that feels both festive and personal, perfect for making Father’s Day a little more special. 
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