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Somas | Diwali Sweet

Somas hold a special place in Diwali celebrations. They symbolize the joy of sharing and the richness of traditions passed down through generations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack, Sweet
Cuisine North Indian
Servings 5 people

Ingredients
  

For Preparing Dough:

  • 1 Cup Maida
  • 1/4 Cup Rava sooji
  • 2 Tsp Ghee
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • Water required for dough

For Preparing Filling:

  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Fried Gram
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut
  • 2 Nos. Cardamom
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl add maida and all the ingredients for preparing dough. Mix roughly.
  • Now add water and make a smooth dough and keep aside for 2 hours.
  • Now roast the fried gram and allow to cool.
  • Now roast coconut adding ghee.
  • Grind the sugar with cardamom to a powder form.
  • Next, grind fried gram and mix with powdered sugar and roasted coconut. Keep the sweet filling aside.
  • Now make small balls of prepared dough and roll it.
  • Keep the sweet filling in middle.
  • Close and seal it with your hands and shape with fork like this(see pic).
  • Deep fry Somas in hot oil and drain.
  • Now its ready to serve and store for a week.

Notes

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Keyword Diwali Sweet, Somas
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