Karchikai

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Ingredients

1 cup	all-purpose flour
1 cup	semolina
1/4 cup	ghee
1/2 cup	grated dry coconut
1/2 cup	powdered jaggery
1 teaspoon	cardamom powder
1 tablespoon	poppy seeds
1 tablespoon	sesame seeds
—	water as needed
—	oil for deep frying
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, and a pinch of salt.
2. 2 Add ghee to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. 3 Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
4. 4 In a pan, dry roast grated dry coconut until golden brown. Set aside.
5. 5 In the same pan, roast poppy seeds and sesame seeds until they start to pop.
6. 6 Mix the roasted coconut, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, powdered jaggery, and cardamom powder to form the filling.
7. 7 Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a small circle.
8. 8 Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the circle, fold it over, and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
9. 9 Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the karchikai until golden brown.
10. 10 Drain on paper towels and let them cool before serving.