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INGREDIENTS


Chandrakala

Servings - 3 - 4

INGREDIENTS
All purpose flour - 300 grams
Ghee - 45 milliliters
Water - 100 milliliters
Sugar - 175 grams
Water - 100 milliliters
Cardamom - 2 pods
Saffron - 1/4 teaspoon
Almonds - 10 grams
Cashews - 10 grams
Pistachios - 10 grams
Ghee - 1 teaspoon
Mawa - 300 grams
Sugar - 1 tablespoon
Coconut - 10 grams
Water - for brushing
Oil - for frying
Pistachios - for garnishing

PREPARATION


1. In a mixing bowl, add 300 grams all purpose flour, 45 milliliters ghee and mix it well.
2. Add 100 milliliters water and knead it into a smooth soft dough.
3. Rest the dough for 30 minutes.
4. Take a pan, add 175 grams sugar, 100 milliliters water and stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
5. Add 2 pods cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon saffron and mix it well.
6. Bring it to a boil.
7. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
8. Take a pan, add 10 grams almonds, 10 grams cashews, 10 grams pistachios and dry roast for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat or until it turns golden brown in color.
9. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
10. Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a another pan, add 300 grams mawa and mix it well.
11. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
12. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and mix it well.
13. Then, add roast dry fruits, 10 grams coconut and mix it well.
14. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
15. Remove it from heat and allow it to cool for about 10 - 12 minutes.
16. Take a ball from dough and flatten it with the help of a rolling pin.
17. Cut out circles from it.
18. Place the prepared stuffing on it.
19. Brush the sides with water.
20. Place the another circle on top of it.
21. Close the edges and make a pattern. (See Video)
22. Heat sufficient oil in a heavy skillet and deep fry these until golden brown and crispy.
23. Dip it in the prepared sugar syrup.
24. Soak for 10 - 15 minutes.
25. Garnish with pistachios.
26. Serve.