Mawa Kachori, Khoya Kachori, Mawa Sweet Samosa
by Tarla Dalal
Jodhpur is famous for its Mawa Kachoris. Rich dry fruit and mawa (khoya) stuffed crisp deep- fried kachoris are coated in sugar syrup.
These kachoris are a welcome treat at any time of the day. These sweet kachoris are often called "gujjias" and are a "must have" for the Holi festival.
Mawa Kachori, Khoya Kachori, Mawa Sweet Samosa recipe - How to make Mawa Kachori, Khoya Kachori, Mawa Sweet Samosa
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Makes 12 kachoris
For The Kachoris
1 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp melted ghee
a pinch of salt
To Be Mixed Into A Filling
1 cup crumbled mawa (khoya)
2 tbsp almond (badam) slivers
2 tbsp pistachio slivers
1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
2 tbsp raisins (kismis)
2 tbsp sugar
a few saffron (kesar) strands
For The Sugar Syrup
2 cups sugar
a few saffron (kesar) strands
Other Ingredients
ghee for deep-frying
Method
For the kachoris
For the sugar syrup
How to proceed
For the kachoris
- For the kachoris
- Combine all the ingredients and knead into a firm dough using enough water.
- Cover the dough with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Divide the filling into 12 equal portions.
- Roll out a portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle without using any flour for rolling.
- Place a portion of the filling in the centre (as shown in image 1).
- Fold it over to make a semi-circle (as shown in image 2).
- Seal the ends completely using a little water (as shown in the image 3).
- Twist the edges of the kachori (as shown in the image 4).
- Repeat for the remaining dough circles and filling to make 11 more kachoris.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry, a few kachoris at a time on a slow flame till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
- Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside to cool.
For the sugar syrup
- For the sugar syrup
- Combine the sugar and 1 cup of water in a deep non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the saffron and mix well. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Just before serving, dip the kachoris, a few at a time, in the sugar syrup and serve immediately.
Nutrient values per kachori
| Energy | 304 cal |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 11.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 77.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 126.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 17.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 83.4 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 63.9 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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Thanks for providing full recipe.It seems very tasty but time consuming