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Baklava

 

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A rich mixture of walnuts, figs, apricots, dates, honey and cinnamon is filled into rectangular samosa patti strips and sealed with a cornflour paste and deep-fried. Drizzle generously with honey and serve these sticky baklavas hot!

Baklava recipe - How to make Baklava

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Lebanese DessertsDry Fruit FlavoursDeep FryDiwaliDiwali Sweets Mithai Kadai Veg

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients


4 ready-made frozen samosa pattis
2 tbsp cornflour dissolved in 1 tbsp

For The Filling
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (akhrot)
1/4 cup soaked and chopped figs (anjeer)
1/4 cup soaked and chopped apricots (kummani / jardalu)
1/4 cup chopped dates (khajur)
a pinch of cinnamon (dalchini) powder
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice

Other Ingredients
 oil for deep-frying
honey for drizzling

Method
    Main procedure
  1. Make a thick paste of corn flour and water. Keep aside.
  2. Cut each samosa patti into 3 to get 75 mm. X 62 mm. (3" x 2½") rectangles.
  3. Mix all the ingredients for the filling together and divide into 6 equal portions.
  4. Place the filling on one rectangle taking care to leave the sides clean.
  5. Place another piece of samosa patti on top and seal the edges using the corn flour mixture.
  6. Repeat with other rectangles to make 5 more baklavas.
  7. Deep-fry the baklavas in hot oil until golden colour. Drain on absorbent paper
  8. Drizzle with honey and serve hot.

Nutrient values per serving
Energy279 cal
Protein3.4 g
Carbohydrates42.8 g
Fiber3 g
Fat11.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A50.9 mcg
Vitamin B10.2 mg
Vitamin B20.1 mg
Vitamin B31.1 mg
Vitamin C1.4 mg
Folic Acid28.1 mcg
Calcium51.7 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Magnesium45 mg
Phosphorus64.4 mg
Sodium2.9 mg
Potassium253.6 mg
Zinc0.4 mg
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Reviews

Baklava
 on 17 Jun 20 12:30 AM
5

Ma''am due respect to your talent this is absolute hinder to baklava..
Baklava
 on 25 Sep 12 10:21 PM
4

Simple versian of a middle eastern favorite desert. Many variations to this recipe including the addition of grated apple and cinnamon make it a more authentic and original sweet, great with turkish coffee.