Santra Pola

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Ingredients

	2 large	Orange
	1 cup	Semolina
	1 cup	Sugar
	1 cup	Milk , full-fat
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 teaspoon	Baking powder
	1 teaspoon	Cardamom , powder
	1 pinch	Salt
	1 teaspoon	Orange zest
	1 tablespoon	Nut , chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. 1 Peel the oranges and separate the segments, removing seeds if any.
2. 2 Blend the orange segments into a smooth puree and set aside.
3. 3 In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, sugar, milk, and ghee. Mix well.
4. 4 Add the orange puree, baking powder, cardamom powder, salt, and orange zest to the semolina mixture. Stir until well combined.
5. 5 Let the mixture rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the semolina to absorb the liquid.
6. 6 Grease a non-stick pan with ghee and preheat it on low flame.
7. 7 Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly.
8. 8 Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and the edges start to leave the pan.
9. 9 Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the Santra Pola is ready.
10. 10 Let it cool slightly before flipping it onto a plate.
11. 11 Garnish with chopped nuts if using, slice, and serve warm.