Kurma (small batch serves 5 / makes 40-50 batons / total 1hr45)
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of these Spiced Kurma Bites. This delightful treat features a tender, spiced dough infused with cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg, perfectly complemented by a sugary glaze. The warm notes of ginger and buttery richness create an irresistible snack, perfect for any occasion.
ingredients
- 250 g All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp (2 g) Cardamom Powder
- 1 tsp (2 g) Cinnamon Powder
- ½ tsp (1 g) Nutmeg Powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) Freshly Grated Ginger Root
- 100 g Cold Butter, cubed
- 100 g Condensed Milk or 100 g Sugar
- 100 ml Milk
- Vegetable Oil for Frying For the Sugar Glaze:
- 100 ml Water
- 200 g Sugar
steps
- 1.
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and ginger root.
- 2.
Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and rub in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- 3.
Mix in the condensed milk (or sugar) and gradually add the milk, kneading to form a smooth dough.
- 4.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5.
Meanwhile, prepare the sugar glaze by combining water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, then boil for a few minutes until slightly syrupy. Set aside.
- 6.
After chilling, roll the dough into small balls and flatten slightly.
- 7.
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the dough pieces until golden brown on both sides.
- 8.
Drain excess oil and dip each fried piece into the sugar glaze.
- 9.
Allow to cool and serve your delicious spiced kurma bites!
- 10.
Yield: 40-50 pieces (~600g total weight)
- 11.
Serving Size: 5-8 pieces per person (5-10 servings)
- 12.
Mixing & Kneading Dough 10-15 min, Resting Dough 10-15 min, Rolling & Cutting Dough 10-15 min, Frying (batches) 20-30 min
- 13.
Making the Sugar Glaze 5-10 min, Coating & Cooling Kurma 15 min, Total 1hr15 min - 1hr45 min
