Kurma (large batch serves 36 [100g]; 12 [250g] / time 4hr30)
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Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of traditional Kurma, perfect for celebrations or large family gatherings. This large batch recipe combines sweet spices with a buttery dough, creating melt-in-your-mouth confections. Topped with a glossy sugar glaze, these delicious treats will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more.
ingredients
- 3,000 g All-Purpose Flour
- 48 g Cardamom Powder
- 48 g Cinnamon Powder
- 24 g Nutmeg Powder
- 120 g Freshly Grated Ginger Root
- 1,200 g Cold Butter, cubed
- 1,200 g Condensed Milk or 1,200 g Sugar
- 1,200 ml Milk
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
- 1,200 ml Water (for glaze)
- 2,400 g Sugar (for glaze)
steps
- 1.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and grated ginger root.
- 2.
Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture, using your fingertips to rub it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3.
Slowly mix in the condensed milk (or sugar) and milk, kneading gently until a soft dough forms.
- 4.
Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes in a cool place.
- 5.
While the dough is resting, prepare the sugar glaze by boiling water and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar completely dissolves. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 6.
After resting, roll out portions of the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm and cut into desired shapes.
- 7.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (356°F). Fry the dough shapes until they are golden brown.
- 8.
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 9.
While still warm, dip each Kurma in the sugar glaze and place on a cooling rack to set.
- 10.
Mixing & Kneading Dough 20-30 min, Resting Dough 15 min, Rolling & Cutting Dough 30-40 min,
- 11.
Frying (large batch in multiple batches) 1hr - 1hr30 min, Making the Sugar Glaze 15-20 min,
- 12.
Coating & Cooling Kurma 20-30 min, Packing & Sealing 20-30 min, Total 3hr30 min - 4hr30 min