Rasaswad

A lot of these recipes were made after watching and reading lots of other recipes. I'll try to link to some of them. Shankarpali (or shakkarpara) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hqufRC0MWo In a pan, heat 1 part sugar + 1 part water + 1/2 part ghee (Original recipe calls for one part). Add a pinch of salt. Bring everything to a boil and cool it. Add as much Maida as will fit into it, to make a hard dough. Immediately start preparing the shankarpali. Roll out into a thick disc. Cut into small diamonds with a crinkle cutter. Deep fry on low to medium heat in oil. Farsi Puri https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h985cGEAk0I I pretty much did this one based on my own instincts. Mix maida, salt, ajwain, red chilli powder, a little haldi (could have skipped), lots of crushed black pepper, ghee with muthi padtu mon. Make a medium to hard dough with water. Set aside. Knead and roll into a large disk. Use a cookie cutter to cut into small puris. Dock with a fork and deep fry on low (th...

This is actually a classic recipe...but it really just works...don't worry about it being fried and stuff..it really is worth it...Which is why my friend, K gave it this name.....This makes around 40 or so pieces. Cover: Boil and peel about 6 big russet potatoes. Rice it with a potato ricer (this bit takes a bit of time, but do it while the potatoes are still warm). Add salt, juice of about one lime, a handful of chopped cilantro and about half a cup of corn starch. Mix well and set aside. Filling: Grate one small pack of paneer (maybe around 200gm?) using a medium grater. Add finely chopped green chillies (about 2), fresh ginger (about one inch piece), a big handful of finely chopped cilantro, about half a bunch of finely chopped mint, a big handful of finely chopped cashews and golden raisins. Also add salt, and a big pinch of garam masala.Mix everything. To assemble in advance: Prepare two cookie sheets or trays (this is just for easy assembling). Wrap them with plasti...