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Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tbsp Semolina or Rava
  • 4 Cardamoms seeds crushed
  • 2 tbsps Sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Poppy seeds or khus khus
  • 1/2 cup crushed Nuts - Cashews Almonds & Pistachios
  • 2 cups sweetened desiccated Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Raisins soaked in either Rum Brandy or juice
  • 4 tsps Sugar
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup Water

Crispy exterior

  • 2 cups all purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Semolina
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup Warm water

Instructions
 

  • To make the filling, heat the ghee, add the semolina, cardamom seeds, sesame and poppy seeds, nuts, coconut & raisins
  • Add the sugar, and the water a little at a time
  • Cool and keep aside
  • To make the dough, add the sugar and semolina to the flour, add the ghee and work the flour so it resembles breadcrumbs
  • Add the warm water, mix and knead into a dough for 15 mins
  • Cover with cling film and allow to rest for 15 - 30 mins
  • Make small balls of the dough, lightly flour the surface and roll till very thin
  • Add a tsp of the filling, fold over and press
  • Press and fold over the dough to seal (watch video)
  • Allow these to air dry for at least one hour on both sides
  • Heat some oil and deep fry till golden brown
  • Allow to cool completely before storing in an air tight container