Recipe: How to make Special Bengali Tosha at Home
Bengali cuisine is renowned for its diverse and exquisite range of mishti (sweets), and among the most celebrated is Tosha (sometimes spelled Tolsa or Tusha). This special sweet is a deep-fried, milk-based dessert that distinguishes itself from other chhena (cottage cheese) sweets like Rasgulla or Sandesh by its unique caramelized, dark brown exterior and its soft, grainy texture inside.
Ingredients You Need
1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup sugar, 2 tbsp ghee, A pinch of cardamom powder, Water as needed, Simple ingredients, perfect for making quick sweets at home. (Image Source: File)
Make the Dough
Mix flour, ghee, and cardamom powder in a bowl. Add a little water and knead a soft, smooth dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes. (Image Source: File)
Shape the Tosha
Take small portions of dough. Roll them into oval or round shapes. Keep all pieces the same size for even cooking. (Image Source: File)
Cook the Tosha
Heat ghee or oil on medium flame. Fry the shaped dough until golden brown. Make sure they cook slowly so they become crisp. (Image Source: File)
Prepare Sugar Syrup
Boil ½ cup sugar with ¼ cup water. Cook until you get a sticky syrup. Dip each fried Tosha into the syrup and coat well. (Image Source: File)
Ready to Serve
Let the syrup-coated Tosha cool. They become slightly crunchy and delicious.
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