Dry Fruit Puri Khaja Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped raisins
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- Oil for frying

Special equipment needed:
- Rolling pin
- Deep frying pan

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, and ghee. Mix well until it resembles bread crumbs.

2. Add water gradually and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

3. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins, and cardamom powder. Keep aside.

4. After 30 minutes, divide the dough into small portions and roll them into thin circles.

5. Cut the circles into small squares or diamond shapes.

6. Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the cut dough pieces and fry until they turn golden brown.

7. Remove the fried dough pieces from the oil and drain them on a paper towel.

8. Once the fried dough pieces are cool, sprinkle the sugar and dry fruit mixture on top of them.

9. Serve the Dry Fruit Puri Khaja immediately.


Time:
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Oil temperature for frying: 350°F
Serving size:
This recipe makes about 20-25 pieces of Dry Fruit Puri Khaja.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 150
Total fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 10mg
Total carbohydrates: 16g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- You can use any other dry fruits of your choice.

Variations:
- You can add a pinch of saffron to the sugar and dry fruit mixture for a different flavor.
- You can also add a teaspoon of rose water to the sugar and dry fruit mixture.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the dough is kneaded well to get a smooth texture.
- Roll the dough into thin circles to get crispy puris.
- Fry the puris on medium heat to avoid burning.
- Sprinkle the sugar and dry fruit mixture immediately after frying to ensure it sticks to the puris.

Storage instructions:
Store the Dry Fruit Puri Khaja in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the Dry Fruit Puri Khaja in a microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the Dry Fruit Puri Khaja on a platter or in a bowl.

Garnishes:
You can garnish the Dry Fruit Puri Khaja with chopped dry fruits or saffron strands.

Pairings:
The Dry Fruit Puri Khaja can be served as a dessert or a snack with tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
There are no suggested side dishes for this recipe.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- If the puris are not crispy, roll them thinner and fry them on medium heat.

Food safety advice:
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy puris.

Food history:
Dry Fruit Puri Khaja is a popular sweet snack in India, especially during festivals like Diwali.

Flavor profiles:
The Dry Fruit Puri Khaja has a crispy texture with a sweet and nutty flavor.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the Dry Fruit Puri Khaja as a dessert or a snack with tea or coffee.

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Region: Indian

Taste: Sweet, Crispy, Nutty, Fruity, Aromatic