Chirote is more like layers of happiness on Diwali. This traditional snack is very popular in Karnataka and Maharashtra but once you try it in your kitchen, it's going to be a favourite to you! Cheer for Chirote!CHIROTEIngredients¾ cup refined flour (maida)⅛ cup fine semolina (rawa)A pinch of salt1 tbsp hot ghee Oil for greasing + for deep fryingPistachios powder for garnishSugar syrup2 cups sugar2-3 green cardamoms1-2 tbsps milkPaste2 tbsps ghee½ cup corn flourMethod1. Take refined flour in a parat. Add semolina, and salt and mix. Make a well in the centre and add the hot ghee and mix till the mixture comes together. Add ⅓ cup water, mix and knead into a semi-soft dough. Cover and set aside for 10-15 minutes. 2. To make the sugar syrup, heat sugar and 1 cup water and mix well. Break the green cardamom pods and add into the mixture. Cook till the sugar melts.3. Add milk and mix. Reduce the heat, collect the scum that floats on top of the sugar syrup and discard it. Continue to cook till one string consistency. Take the pan off the heat. 4. To make the paste, take ghee in a bowl and mix till it is smooth. Add corn flour in batches and mix till a smooth thick paste is formed. 5. Divide the dough into 3 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball and press it lightly. 6. Grease the worktop with some oil. Place the flattened dough portion and roll it into a thin disc. This is a chapatti.7. Take a chapatti on the worktop and spread a portion of the corn flour paste on top. Place the second chapatti over it. Apply a portion of the corn flour paste on it and place the third chapatti over it. Lightly roll and apply another portion of the corn flour paste over it. 8. Tightly roll the layered chapattis into a cylinder. Fold the ends and cut into 1 inch pieces. Roll out each piece into a small disc.9. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep fry the small discs, a few at a time, till light golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper.10. Dip into prepared warm sugar syrup and drain on a wire rack. Allow the chirote to cool to room temperature. 11. Arrange the chirote on a serving plate. Garnish with pistachios powder and serve. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comTo get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices, click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signupBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#SanjeevKapoor #Chirote
