Sweet Pastry Stuffed With Milk Solids (rajasthani Mawa Kachori)
Rajasthani Mawa Kachori is a popular sweet pastry from the Rajasthani cuisine, filled with a rich and creamy mixture of milk solids, nuts, and aromatic spices. This delectable dessert is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup mawa (milk solids)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews), chopped
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- Oil for deep frying
- Water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and ghee. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mawa, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, and cardamom powder to make the filling.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a small disc. Place a spoonful of the mawa filling in the center and seal the edges to form a stuffed ball. Flatten slightly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the stuffed kachoris on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the mawa kachoris warm or at room temperature.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 15g
- Protein
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Rolling pin Deep frying pan Slotted spoon Paper towels
Tools
Mixing bowl Rolling pin Deep frying pan
Serving suggestions
Serve the mawa kachoris with a drizzle of warm sugar syrup or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the oil is at the right temperature before frying the kachoris to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
Cost
$10