Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup – white flour
• 2 tbsp – Yoghurt
• 1/2 tsp – Yeast
• 1/2 cup – Sugar
• 1 cup – water
• A few strands of Saffron
• Oil for frying
• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Make a batter of the dahi, maida, saffron and yeast with a little oil.
2. Let it rise for several hours.
3. In a saucepan, boil sugar and water till you have a thick two-strand chasni.
4. Keep it warm on the stove.
5. Fill the batter into a squeeze bottle (like that used for ketchup).
6. Squeeze shapes into the hot oil and drain quickly.
7. Dip in chasni for 1-2 minutes and drain.

Recipe courtesy of M Sarada