Friday, September 26, 2014

Olya Naralachi Karanji (Shredded Coconut Dumpling)


Ingredients:


For the filling:
  • Shredded Coconut - 3/4 cup
  • Jaggery grated- 1/2 cup
  • Poppy seeds - 1tsp
  • Cardamom Powder- 1/4 tsp
  • Nutmeg Powder- 1/4 tsp
  • Chopped Dry fruits - 1/4 cup
For the cover :
  • All purpose flour - 1 n half cup
  • Sooji - 2 Tblsps
  • Salt- a pinch
  • Oil - 2 tsps
  • Ghee- 1 tsp
  • Rice flour- 1tsp
  • Oil- for frying
  • Water- 1 cup

Procedure:

  • In a microwave safe bowl take 1/4 tsp poppy seeds and microwave for 20 secs
  • Add shredded coconut (3/4  cup) to the bowl and microwave for 1 minute.
  • Now add grated jaggery (1/4 cup) , nutmeg powder, cardamom powder, chopped dry fruits (Cashew, Almonds) and microwave for a minute.
  • If the mixture appears dry, add a little jaggery and microwave for another 30-40 secs.
  • Mix everything well and keep aside to cool.
  • In the mean time, prepare the dough for the covering.
  • Take All purpose flour, Soji , salt in a bowl and add 2 tsps of hot oil to it.
  • Add water as required and knead everything into a nice soft dough. It should not be too soft like the Chapati dough, but a little hard.
  • Cover with a plate and let the dough rest for 30 minutes or so.
  • Microwave 1 tsp ghee for 30-40 secs, until it gets liquidy. Add 1 tsp Rice flour to it , mix and keep aside
  • Roll out 3 Equal sized large chapatis from the dough.
  • Place 1 Chapati at the bottom, apply some ghee and rice flour mixture, then place other chapati on it and apply the ghee and rice flour mixture on top, then again place the 3rd chapati on it and apply the ghee and rice flour mixture.
  • Now, roll the 3 chapatis together to get a long chapati roll.
  • Cut the roll into 5-6 small pieces.
  • Take 1 small piece that's cut from the roll and roll it into a small circle.
  • Place the filling in half portion of the circle and flip the other half over it , to form a semi circle. Seal the ends with your hands.
  • Deep fry in oil.
  • Repeat this procedure for all the 5-6 pieces that are cut from the chapati roll. 
  • Enjoy as an evening snack .


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