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A traditional Indian glazed doughnut made with flour, sugar, and ghee. This crisp, syrup coated sweet is a Diwali and wedding favourite in Slough.
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Balushahi Traditionally Indian Glazed doughnut
Balushahi is a traditional dessert in northern Indian Cuisine, Pakistani Cuisine and Nepali cuisine. A mouth watering recipe prepared with flour, sugar and ghee, just right for the occasion. This dish can be served on all occassions however few special times are like all Indian festival and marriages. This dessert is made especially during the festival of Diwali. It is high in calories but very tasty.
| Weight | 1000 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15 cm |
| Box Size | 1kg, 250gm, 500gm |
Maharaja Sweets’ Balushahi is a traditional glazed sweet made with flour, sugar and ghee, popular in Indian, Pakistani and Nepali cuisine for festivals and weddings.
Ingredients
Plain Flour
Sugar Syrup Glaze
Pure Butter Ghee
Cardamom
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Maharaja is a best Indian sweets shop in Slough, handmaking 100% vegetarian mithai with pure dairy, real nuts, no eggs, no gelatine.
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Order Indian sweets online for UK-wide delivery freshly made mithai boxes shipped straight to your door for festivals, gifting, and celebrations.
One of the best Indian sweet shops in Slough, our artisans have been handcrafting traditional mithai which people across the country trust, for over 20 years.
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FAQ
Close enough that people often describe it that way. It’s flaky and layered like a doughnut, but denser, and coated in a sugar glaze instead of being deep fried and sugared the Western way.
Mostly the ghee. It’s fried slowly in clarified butter and then soaked in sugar syrup, which is exactly what gives it that rich, indulgent taste, but also means it’s not exactly a light snack.
Diwali’s when it’s most popular, but it’s also a common wedding sweet across North India, Pakistan, and Nepal, so you’ll see it served at other celebrations too, not just one festival.
Yes, it’s fully vegetarian, made from flour, sugar, and ghee, no egg or gelatine involved.
Yes, Maharaja Sweets ships Balushahi all over the UK from our kitchen in Slough so it is not just local collection.
We offer a wide range of traditional Indian sweets, including Burfi, Ladoo, Pinni, Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Milk Cake, Khoa Burfi, and other authentic Punjabi mithai made using traditional recipes.
Yes, you can order a wide range of authentic Indian sweets online from Maharaja Sweets. We offer freshly prepared traditional mithai, gift boxes, and sweet platters suitable for festivals, celebrations, and everyday enjoyment.
Yes, our shops offer a wide selection of vegetarian Punjabi food, traditional sweets, savouries, and catering options suitable for various events and celebrations.
Yes, we provide catering services for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, religious functions, and other celebrations. Our team can create customised menus to suit your event requirements.
With more than 20 years of experience, Maharaja Sweets is known for authentic Punjabi flavours, handcrafted sweets, quality ingredients, and professional catering services for events of all sizes.
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