Kajjikaya

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Ingredients

1 cup	all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 pinch	salt
1 cup	jaggery
1 cup	grated coconut
1 teaspoon	cardamom powder
as needed	water
as needed	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, ghee, and a pinch of salt.
2. 2 Add water gradually to form a soft dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.
3. 3 In a pan, add jaggery and a little water. Heat until the jaggery melts completely.
4. 4 Add grated coconut and cardamom powder to the melted jaggery. Stir well and cook until the mixture thickens.
5. 5 Allow the filling to cool slightly.
6. 6 Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls and roll each into a small circle.
7. 7 Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture in the center of each circle.
8. 8 Fold the dough over the filling to form a semi-circle and press the edges to seal.
9. 9 Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.
10. 10 Deep fry the kajjikayalu on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
11. 11 Drain on paper towels and serve warm.