Chandra Kala

Chandra Kala is a popular Indian sweet dish often prepared during festivals like Diwali and Holi. It is known for its crispy pastry shell and sweet, nutty filling.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chandra Kala

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dessert, Snack, Sweet Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1440

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Semolina
• 2 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cashews
• 2 tablespoon Almonds
• 2 tablespoon Raisins
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• as needed for frying Oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, and ghee. Mix well.
2. Gradually add milk and knead into a smooth dough.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cashews, almonds, raisins, and cardamom powder to make the filling.
5. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a small disc.
6. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each disc.
7. Fold the disc in half and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
8. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chandra kalas until golden brown.
9. Remove from oil and let them cool.
10. Serve the chandra kalas as a sweet snack or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.