*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                KUSHLI (COCONUT & CREAM OF WHEAT DESSERT)

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian                           Vegetarian
                Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Flour (all purpose)
   1       pn           Salt
   1       pn           Baking soda
   6       tb           Butter/oleo
     1/2   c            Water
     1/2   c            Coconut, fresh and shredded
   2       tb           Almonds, blanched
   1       c            Cream of wheat
   1       c            Sugar
  10                    Cordamom pods
   2       tb           Raisins
                        Vegetable oil for deep fryng

  Sift flour, salt and baking soda together.  Rub in 2
  tb butter/oleo. Prepare a stiff dough with some water,
  about 1/2 cup.  Set aside.
  
  To prepare the pastry filling, heat remaining
  butter/oleo in a skillet. Add coconut, almonds and
  cream of wheat.  Cook until mixture is golden.
  
  Remove seeds from the 10 cardamom pods.
  
  Add sugar, cardamom seeds and raisins.  Cook until
  sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 to 7 mins.
  
  Divide dough into 12 equal portions.  Roll each
  portion into a 4-in round. Place some filling on half
  of the round, leaving 1/4 inch border around the edge.
  Fold the other half over the mixture and seal edges
  completely.
  
  Heat vegetables oil for deep frying.  Fry the
  pasteries until golden.
 


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