Semolina Cute Snacks Recipe
Description
These adorable Semolina Cute Snacks are sure to win your heart the moment they are ready. A delightful Indian treat that combines sweetness and texture, they are not just pleasing to the eye but absolutely delicious! This recipe, submitted by Babita Senapati in the Thursday magazine dated Nov 20-26, 2003, is one you must try. Gather your ingredients and let’s create a treat that your family will adore.
Recipe Details
| Name | Semolina Cute Snacks |
|---|---|
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Prep Time | 35 minutes |
| Total Time | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Recipe Category | Dessert |
| Servings | 8 semolina cute delights |
| Rating | 5/5 (2 Reviews) |
| Calories | 277.2 per serving |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Semolina | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Water | 1 1/2 cups |
| Salt | To taste |
| Freshly Grated Coconut | 1 1/2 cups |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Cardamom Powder | 1 tsp |
| Ghee | For frying |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Fiber | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 26.1 g |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
Instructions
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Get Ready: First, put on your prettiest apron and flash your sweetest smile because you are all set to create a marvelous delight that your family will love!
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Prepare the Dough: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently.
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Mix Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the semolina and sugar. Gradually add this mixture to the simmering water along with salt to taste, stirring continuously. This step is crucial to ensure a thick, cohesive mixture.
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Cook the Mixture: Cook the mixture until it thickens, then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
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Knead the Dough: Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough until it becomes soft and pliable.
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Prepare the Stuffing: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom powder. Heat this mixture on medium flame, stirring continuously until it dries out. Allow it to cool.
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Shape the Delights: Take small portions of the dough and shape them into balls. Lightly coat your palms with ghee, flatten each ball gently in your hands, and create a small, non-pierced hole in the center. Fill this hole with the coconut stuffing and seal it, reshaping it into flattened round cutlets.
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Fry the Snacks: Heat ghee in a wok over high flame. Carefully lower the semolina delights into the hot ghee and deep fry them on medium flame until golden brown on both sides.
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Drain Excess Oil: Remove the snacks onto clean paper towels to allow excess oil to drain.
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Garnish and Serve: For a fun presentation, garnish each delight with half a cashew nut for a mouth and two red half cherries for eyes. Isn’t that pretty?
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Enjoy: Serve warm, enjoy each delightful bite, and don’t forget to smile with satisfaction!
These Semolina Cute Snacks are perfect for sharing with loved ones and are sure to bring joy to any gathering. Happy cooking!
