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!

Sweet Pastry Stuffed With Milk Solids (rajasthani Mawa Kachori)

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

  1. 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.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the mawa, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, and cardamom powder to make the filling.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the stuffed kachoris on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  6. 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