Measure all ingredients precisely. Grate khoya (ख़ोया) and crumble paneer (पनीर) into a large mixing bowl. Add all‑purpose flour (मैदा), baking powder (बेकिंग पाउडर), cardamom powder (इलायची पाउडर), a...
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Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes; this allows the flour to hydrate and the dough to become pliable.
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Phase 2: Shaping & Frying
Heat a heavy‑bottomed pan on low flame (dheemi aanch). Add 2 tbsp of ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी) and allow it to melt completely.
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Phase 2: Shaping & Frying
Take a small portion of dough, roll it between your palms to form a smooth, round ball without cracks. Repeat until all dough is used.
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Phase 2: Shaping & Frying
Gently slide each ball into the hot ghee. Fry on low flame, turning slowly, until a uniform mahogany brown crust forms on all sides (about 8–10 minutes). The interior should remain soft and translucen...
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Phase 2: Shaping & Frying
Remove fried balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Phase 3: Preparing the Syrup
In a separate saucepan, combine sugar (चीनी), water (पानी), cardamom seeds (इलायची दाने), saffron strands (केसर), and 1 tbsp ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी). Bring to a gentle boil on medium flame.
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Phase 3: Preparing the Syrup
Once the sugar dissolves and the syrup reaches a single‑thread consistency, add 1 tsp rose water (गुलाब जल). Stir gently and remove from heat.