Kajji Kayalu Recipe - South Indian Festive Sweet

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1 tablespoon semolina (sooji/rava)
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• A pinch of salt
• Water (for kneading)
• Oil (for deep frying)
• 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or dried)
• ½ cup jaggery, grated
• 2 tablespoons roasted gram dal (optional, for added crunch)
• 2 tablespoons dry fruits (chopped cashews, almonds, raisins)
• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder