Karchikai

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Flour
	1 cup	Semolina
	1/4 cup	Ghee
	1/2 cup	Coconut , grated, dry
	1/2 cup	Jaggery , powdered
	1 teaspoon	Cardamom , powder
	1 tablespoon	Poppy Seed
	1 tablespoon	Sesame Seed
	—	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.