This is a traditional favourite made by Christians in India by rolling the dough on a comb or fork to get a spring like shape during the holiday season. Its origins can be traced to Portugal, although this recipe has totally evolved. Every family has their own recipe, some use coconut milk and others use semolina. This recipe is a tribute to my late aunt Celie Coutinho who passed away recently.
All purpose flour | 900 Gram (1 lb 15 oz) | |
Egg yolks | 2 | |
Sugar | 1 3/4 Cup (28 tbs) | |
Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Salt | 1 Pinch | |
Melted ghee | 175 Milliliter | |
Oil | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (for deep frying) |
MAKING:
In an electric mixer, combine egg yolk, sugar, milk and beat well.
Add salt and flour (in batches) and mix well.
Slowly drip in ghee and mix again.
Transfer to a bowl, cover with cling wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Once firm, divide into balls and flatten the dough ball.
Comb and seal as shown in the video.
Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain excess oil using paper towels
SERVING:
Serve and enjoy!
Serving size
Calories 1357Calories from Fat 427
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49 g75.4%
Saturated Fat 24 g120%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 75 mg3.13%
Total Carbohydrates 210 g70%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 72 g
Protein 21 g42%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet