Karchikai Holige

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Flour
	1 cup	Semolina
	1/4 teaspoon	Salt
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 cup	Jaggery
	1 cup	Coconut , grated
	1/2 teaspoon	Cardamom , powder
	2 tablespoons	Cashew Nut , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Raisin
	1 cup	Water
	—	Oil , for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, salt, and ghee. Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough. Cover and set aside for 20 minutes.
2. 2 In a pan, melt jaggery with a little water until it dissolves. Strain to remove impurities.
3. 3 Return the jaggery syrup to the pan and add grated coconut. Cook until the mixture thickens.
4. 4 Add cardamom powder, chopped cashew nuts, and raisins to the mixture. Stir well and let it cool.
5. 5 Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a small circle.
6. 6 Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture in the center of each circle. Fold and seal the edges to form a semi-circle.
7. 7 Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fry the Karchikai Holige until golden brown and crisp.
8. 8 Drain on paper towels and serve warm.