Halwai February 23, 2023

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup – semolina
• 1 cup – hot water
• 1 – carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup – peas, crushed coarsely
• 1/2 cup – cabbage, chopped
• 1 – raw cooking banana, peeled and chopped fine
• 1 tsp – Corn flour
• 4 – green chillies, crushed or finely chopped
• 1 tbsp – coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp – ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp – Garam Masala
• 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 4 pinches – Asafoetida powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil

Method:

  1. Boil banana in water till soft.
  2. Drain and keep aside.
  3. Dry roast semolina on a low flame in a heavy large pan.
  4. When roasted, add hot water and all the vegetables.
  5. Add all other ingredients.
  6. Stir and cook till soft lump forms
  7. Keep aside to cool
  8. Shape into oblong or round patties, 1/2 inch thick.
  9. Shallow fry/ deep fry till they patties turn golden and crisp.
  10. Serve hot with chutney or sauce

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering