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Kushli (coconut And Cream Of Wheat Dessert)

Title: KUSHLI (COCONUT AND CREAM OF WHEAT DESSERT) is a home-style recipe. Serves 12. Categories: Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian, Desserts Servings: 12 1 c Flour (all purpose) 2 tb Almonds, blanched 1 pn Salt 1 c Cream of wheat 1 pn Baking soda 1 c Sugar 6 tb Butter/oleo 10 ea Cordamom pods 1/2 c Wate...

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Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1
• 1
• 6 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Sift flour, salt and baking soda together. Rub in 2 tb butter/oleo.

2. 2

   To prepare the pastry filling, heat remaining butter/oleo in a skillet.

3. 3

   Add coconut, almonds and cream of wheat. Cook until mixture is golden.

4. 4

   Remove seeds from the 10 cardamom pods.

5. 5

   Add sugar, cardamom seeds and raisins. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 to 7 mins.

6. 6

   Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 4-in round.

7. 7

   Place some filling on half of the round, leaving 1/4 inch border around the edge.

8. 8

   Fold the other half over the mixture and seal edges completely.

9. 9

   Heat vegetables oil for deep frying. Fry the pasteries until golden.