Halwai December 19, 2022

Ingredients:

• 1 cup – desiccated coconut, powdered
• 1/2 cup – almonds, powdered
• 1/2 cup – Raisins
• 3/4 cup – sugar, powdered
• 1 tsp – Cardamom powder
• 2 pinches – Cinnamon powder
• 1 cup – plain flour
• 1 tbsp – Ghee
• Water to knead

Method:

  1. Mix all ingredients together, press lightly into a container. Keep aside.
  2. Mix flour and ghee well.
  3. Add enough water to make soft pliable dough.
  4. Make small (4-inch) rounds, not too thin not too thick, from the dough.
  5. Place 1 tsp filling in one half of round .
  6. Fold over the other half, sealing in the mixture.
  7. Seal edges by twisting or pressing together .
  8. Repeat with remaining dough.
  9. Dry on clean cloth for 30 mins.
  10. Deep fry in hot ghee on low flame till light brown on both sides.
  11. Drain and cool completely before storing.

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering