Balushahi is a traditional dessert in northern Indian Cuisine, Pakistani Cuisine,Nepali cuisine and Bangladeshi cuisine. It is similar to a glazed doughnut in terms of ingredients, but differs in texture and taste. In South India, a similar pastry is known as Badushah.

Balushahis are made of maida (flour), shaped into small doughnut, and are deep-fried in clarified butter and then dipped in sugar syrup. They are very sweet, but tasty with a slightly flaky texture.