Holi special - Gujiya (North India)

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons ghee

2 tablespoons semolina

1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

2 tablespoons chopped almonds

2 tablespoons chopped cashew nuts

2 tablespoons chopped raisins

2 tablespoons chopped dates

1/4 cup sugar

A pinch of salt

Oil, for deep frying

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, ghee, semolina, cardamom powder, and salt.

2. Knead the mixture into a dough, adding a few drops of water if needed.

3. Divide the dough into small balls.

4. Roll out each ball into a thin circle.

5. In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, raisins, dates and sugar.

6. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of the rolled out dough.

7. Fold the dough over the filling, forming a half-moon shape.

8. Pinch the edges together to seal the gujiya.

9. Heat oil in a deep pan.

10. Carefully drop the gujiyas in the hot oil, and fry until golden brown.

11. Drain the gujiyas on a paper towel.

12. Serve hot. Enjoy!