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CHINESE DESSERTS CHINESE SOUPS

1. Fried Bananas Recipe 1.Chinese Vegetable Trio Soup

2. Coconut Pancakes Recipe 2. Mein Chow Soup Recipe

3. Chinese Toffee Apples Recipe 3. Crispy Rice Soup Recipe

CHINESE STARTERS\SNACKS CHINESE\ NOODLES

1. Kapi Cho Potatoes Recipe 1. Green Noodles with Capsicums Recipe

2.Crackling Spinach Recipe 2. Mee Hoon Recipe

3. Pearly Corn Recipe 3, Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe

4. Creamed Corn Cakes Recipe 4. Szechwan Rice Recipe

CHINESE VEGETABLES CHINESE ACCOMPANIMENT

1. Vegetable Manchurian Recipe 1. Schezuan Sauce Recipe

2. Corn And Bean Sprouts Recipe 2.Pista Khaja Recipe

3. Chinese Style Potato Vegetable Recipe

CHINESE DESSERTS

1. Fried Bananas Recipe

An exotic way to prepare bananas.

This is practically a national snack among the migrant populations in South East Asia and is traditionally served with scoops of coconut ice cream.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Fried Bananas Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins.

Cooking Time: 10 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Fried Bananas Recipe

4 bananas, peeled and cut into halves, lengthwise

To be mixed into a batter

4 tablespoons plain flour (maida)

4 tablespoons rice flour

1 tablespoon cornflour

a pinch of baking powder

½ cup water

a pinch salt

Other ingredients for Fried Bananas

oil for deep frying

To serve

2 tablespoons brown sugar

vanilla or coconut ice-cream

Method for preparing Fried Bananas Recipe

1. Mix the flour, rice flour, cornflour, baking powder, and salt with ½ cup of water into a smooth batter.

2. Dip the banana halves in the batter and deep fry in oil until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.

3. Sprinkle with brown sugar and serve immediately with vanilla or coconut ice cream.

2. Coconut Pancakes Recipe

This is one of the simplest desserts to prepare because the pancakes can be made well ahead of time and stored refrigerated in an air-tight container. When required, simply put together the coconut filling and pancakes, deep fry, and serve immediately.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Coconut Pancakes Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins.

Cooking Time: 10 mins.

Makes 12 pancakes.

Ingredients for making Coconut Pancakes Recipe

½ cup cornflour

½ cup plain flour (maida)

¾ cup milk

2 tablespoons melted butter or oil

a pinch salt

To be mixed into a filling

¾ cup fresh coconut, grated

¼ cup sugar

1 drop rose or vanilla essence (optional)

1 tablespoon sesame (til) seeds, toasted

Other ingredients

oil for deep frying

To serve

vanilla ice-cream

Method for preparing Coconut Pancakes Recipe

1. Mix the plain flour, cornflour, milk, salt and ½ cup of water. Mix well so that no lumps remain.

2. Grease a 125 mm. (5") diameter non-stick pan with the butter.

3. Pour 2 tablespoons of the batter, tilt the pan around quickly so that the batter coats the pan evenly.

4. When the sides start to peel off, turn the pancake around and cook the other side for 30 seconds.

5. Repeat for the remaining batter to make more pancakes, greasing the pan with butter when required.

How to proceed to prepare Coconut Pancakes Recipe

1. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the filling on each pancake and fold. Seal the edges by applying a little of the pancake mixture as shown in the below.

2. Deep fry in hot oil till they are golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.

3. Serve immediately with vanilla ice-cream.

3. Chinese Toffee Apples Recipe

Deep-fried crispy apple fritters soaked in honey syrup and topped with sesame seeds.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Chinese Toffee Apples Recipe

Cooking Time: 20 min.

Preparation Time: 10 min.

Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients for making Chinese Toffee Apples Recipe

4 ripe apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges

For the batter

3 tablespoons plain flour (maida)

3 tablespoons cornflour

For the syrup

1/4 cup oil

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Other ingredients for preparing Chinese Toffee Apples Recipe

oil for deep frying

iced water to serve with

Method for preparing Chinese Toffee Apples Recipe

1. Mix the flour and cornflour and sift in a bowl. Make the batter with 5 tablespoons of water and keep it aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Dip the apple wedges in this batter and deep fry till golden brown.

For the syrup

1. Keep aside all the fritters.

2. In another pan, heat the oil, add the sugar, and heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and caramelizes lightly. Stir in the honey and the sesame seeds.

3. Keep warm.

How to proceed to prepare Chinese Toffee Apples Recipe

1. Pierce each fritter with a toothpick and place it on a plate.

2. Pour the warm syrup into one bowl and pour ice-cold water in another bowl.

3. When ready to eat, dip each fritter in the warm syrup and then in ice-cold water. This will cause the syrup coating to harden so the fritters will be crisp and cracking on the outside surface.

CHINESE SOUPS

1. Chinese Vegetable Trio Soup Recipe

This Chinese Vegetable Trio Soup Recipe has great eye appeal because of the different colors of vegetables used. The varied textures of the vegetables also add an interesting element to this soup. Feel free to choose any combination of your favorite 3 veggies.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Chinese Vegetable Soup Recipe

Cooking Time: 5 mins.

Preparation Time: 5 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Chinese Vegetable Soup Recipe

4½ cups clear vegetable stock

¾ cup mushrooms, sliced

½ cup carrots, sliced

10 to 12 whole spinach leaves

½ teaspoon sesame (til) oil

salt to taste

To serve

chilies in vinegar

Method for preparing Chinese Vegetable Soup Recipe

1. Put the stock to boil in a large pan.

2. Add the mushrooms and carrots and simmer till the vegetables are tender.

3. Add the spinach leaves and salt and boil for a few more seconds.

4. Trickle the oil on top.

5. Serve hot with chilies in vinegar.

2. Mein Chow Soup Recipe

This is also known as Man Chow Soup at many popular eateries.

An all-time favorite, this soup is an ideal starter to any meal. The flavors of ginger and garlic merge beautifully with the fresh flavor of herbs like coriander and mint in this soya sauce-based soup.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Mein Chow Soup Recipe

Cooking Time: 10 mins.

Preparation Time: 15 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Mein Chow Soup Recipe

4½ cups clear vegetable stock

2 tablespoons tomatoes, finely chopped

2 tablespoons capsicum, finely chopped

2 tablespoons cauliflower, finely chopped

2 tablespoons carrots, finely chopped

2 tablespoons cabbage, finely chopped

a pinch Ajinomoto powder (optional)

2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped

2 teaspoons ginger, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon chopped coriander

3 teaspoons soya sauce

2 tablespoons cornflour mixed in ½ cup water

1 tablespoon oil

salt and pepper to taste

For the garnish

1 tablespoon chili oil

1 tablespoon chopped coriander

Method for preparing Mein Chow Soup Recipe

1. Heat the oil in a wok over a high flame. Add the garlic, ginger, vegetables, and Ajinomoto and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes over a high flame.

2. Add the stock, mint, coriander, soya sauce, and salt and pepper.

3. Add the cornflour paste to the soup and boil for 1 minute.

4. Serve hot garnished with chili oil and coriander.

3. Crispy Rice Soup Recipe

The crackle of the rice when added to this soup gives a sizzling start to your meal.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Crispy Rice Soup Recipe

Cooking Time: 10 mins.

Preparation Time: 10 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Crispy Rice Soup Recipe

¾ cup cauliflower, finely chopped

¼ cup carrots, sliced

1 tablespoon celery, chopped

2 tablespoons spring onion whites, chopped

¼ teaspoon Ajinomoto powder (optional)

¼ cup tomatoes, cut into small pieces

2 tablespoons lettuce leaves, chopped

4 cups clear vegetable stock

2 tablespoons oil

salt to taste

For the garnish

4 to 5 tablespoons crispy rice

To serve

chilies in vinegar

chili sauce

Method for preparing Crispy Rice Soup Recipe

1. Heat the oil in a wok over a high flame and add the cauliflower, carrots, celery, spring onion whites, and Ajinomoto and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Heat the stock, add the sautéed vegetables, tomato pieces, lettuce, and salt and allow it to come to a boil.

3. Pour into a large serving bowl.

4. Just before serving, sprinkle the crispy rice on the soup and serve immediately with chilies in vinegar and chili sauce.

CHINESE STARTERS \ SNACKS

1. Kapi Cho Potatoes Recipe

This sweet and sour Kapi Cho Potatoes Recipe can be served as a main dish as well as a starter. The crinkle-cut potatoes enhance the visual appeal of this delicious potato preparation. You can cut them like french fries, if you prefer, or even cut them into cubes.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Kapi Cho Potatoes Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins.

Cooking Time: 10 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Kapi Cho Potatoes Recipe

4 large potatoes, peeled

1 teaspoon garlic, chopped

½ teaspoon ginger, chopped

1 teaspoon green chilies, chopped

1 teaspoon tomato ketchup

2 tablespoons soya sauce

½ teaspoon chili sauce

2 teaspoons cornflour mixed with ½ cup water

4 tablespoons oil

salt to taste

For the garnish

½ cup spring onion greens, chopped

Method for preparing Kapi Cho Potatoes Recipe

1. Cut the potatoes into fingers using a serrated knife (scallop cutter) to get the crinkled shape.

2. Parboil the potatoes in salted water till they are almost done.

3. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan on a high flame. Add the potato fingers and cook on a high flame for a few minutes till the potatoes are cooked. Remove and keep aside.

4. In the same oil, add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies and stir fry for a few seconds. Add the potato fingers, tomato ketchup, soya sauce, chili sauce, and salt, and mix well.

5. Add the cornflour paste to the mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

6. Serve hot, garnished with spring onion greens.

5. Serve immediately.

2. Crackling Spinach Recipe

As the name suggests this spinach crackles in your mouth. Even those who do not care much for spinach are sure to like this deep-fried shredded spinach enlivened with sesame seeds.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Crackling Spinach Recipe

Cooking Time: 10 mins.

Preparation Time: 10 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Crackling Spinach Recipe

4 cups spinach, finely shredded

4 teaspoons sesame (til) seeds

4 teaspoons garlic, chopped

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon oil

salt to taste

oil for deep frying

Method for preparing Crackling Spinach Recipe

1. Place the shredded spinach in a metal strainer and dip it in hot oil till it is crisp. (This saves the hassle of gathering the shredded spinach from the hot oil).

2. Drain the fried spinach on absorbent paper to soak all the excess oil.

3. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add the garlic and sesame seeds and allow the sesame seeds to crackle.

4. Add the fried spinach, sugar, and salt and mix very lightly.

5. Serve immediately.

3. Pearly Corn Recipe

This Pearly Corn Recipe includes Batter fried corn kernels, served sprinkled with spring onions and tomatoes.

These corn titbits look like small pearls when fried. This lovely preparation can be enjoyed even as an accompaniment to rice and noodles.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Pearly Corn Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins.

Cooking Time: 15 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Pearly Corn Recipe

1 cup sweet corn kernels

½ cup plain flour (maida)

¼ cup cornflour

½ teaspoon readymade mustard paste

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ cup water

salt and pepper to taste

oil for deep frying

For the garnish

2 tablespoons spring onion greens, chopped

1 teaspoon tomatoes, chopped (optional)

Method for preparing Pearly Corn Recipe

1. Mix together all the ingredients except the oil in a bowl and keep aside.

2. Heat the oil in a kadhai and scatter individual batter-coated kernels in the oil. Deep fry until they are golden brown in color and drain on absorbent paper.

3. Serve immediately, garnished with spring onion greens and tomatoes.

4. Creamed Corn Cakes Recipe

This Creamed Corn Cakes Recipe is Delicious cutlets, crispy on the outside and smooth and creamy on the inside.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Creamed Corn Cakes Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins.

Cooking Time: 30 mins.

Makes 25 corn cakes.

Ingredients for making Creamed Corn Cakes Recipe

For the sweet corn cakes

1 can (400 grams) cream style sweet corn

4½ tablespoons cornflour

salt to taste

To be mixed into a batter

¼ cup plain flour (maida)

¾ cup cornflour

½ cup water

salt to taste

Other ingredients

Oil for greasing and deep-frying

To serve

green onion and ginger dip

Schezuan sauce

Method for preparing Creamed Corn Cakes Recipe

1. Mix together the cream-style sweet corn, cornflour, and salt and blend in a liquidizer to make a smooth paste.

2. Pour into a greased 180 mm. (7") diameter thali and steam for 10 minutes.

3. Remove from the steamer, cool, and cut into 25 mm. x 25 mm. (1" x 1") square pieces. Keep aside.

How to proceed with preparing Creamed Corn Cakes Recipe

1. Dip the sweet corn cakes in the batter and deep fry them in hot oil till they are golden brown.

2. Drain on absorbent paper.

3. Serve hot with the green onion and ginger dip and Schezuan sauce.

CHINESE RICE \ NOODLES

1. Green Noodles with Capsicums Recipe

Green Noodles with Capsicums Recipe is something different and quick. Economical too.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Green Noodles with Capsicums Recipe

Cooking time: 30 mins.

Preparation time: 15 mins.

Serves 8

Ingredients for making Green Noodles with Capsicums Recipe

2 packets vegetable noodles

2 onions

2 capsicums ( large )

1 teaspoon soya sauce

4 tablespoons oil

salt to taste

diluted chili sauce to serve

Method for preparing Green Noodles with Capsicums Recipe

1. Chop the onions and capsicums.

2. Boil plenty of water in a vessel. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the boiling water.

3. Add the noodles to the boiling water.

4. After 5 minutes, separate the noodles with a knife.

5. When the noodles are soft, drain them.

6. Heat the oil thoroughly in a vessel, add the onions and fry for 1 minute.

7. Add the capsicums and fry again for a few minutes.

8. When the capsicums are cooked, add the cooked noodles, soya sauce, and salt.

9. Make diluted chili sauce by adding water in the proportion of 1 teaspoon of water to 1 tablespoon of chill sauce.

10. Serve this diluted sauce with the noodles.

2. Mee Hoon Recipe

Mee Hoon Recipe is a delicious dish of noodles and vegetables which you can eat as a snack or as a meal.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Mee Hoon Recipe

Cooking Time: 15 min.

Preparation Time: 15 min.

Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients for making Mee Hoon Recipe

1 packet (100 grams) chow noodles

1 carrot, cut into long strips

1 sliced onion

1 sliced cucumber

1 capsicum, sliced lengthwise

a few spinach stems

1/2 teaspoon Ajinomoto powder

1/2 teaspoon sugar

3 tablespoons refined oil

salt to taste

To be ground into a paste

4 cloves garlic

4 red chilies

To serve

2 teaspoons chili oil

cucumber slices

chopped spring onions

Method for preparing Mee Hoon Recipe

1. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and fry the paste for a few minutes.

2. Add the carrot, onion, cucumber, spinach stems, and Ajinomoto powder and fry again for 2 minutes.

3. Add the fried vegetables, sugar, and salt to the fried noodles and mix well.

4. Top with the chili oil, surround with cucumber slices, sprinkle chopped spring onions on top, and serve hot.

For the noodles

1. Boil the noodles.

2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and fry the boiled noodles.

3.Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe

Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe is a top favorite for chili lovers.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe

Cooking Time: 5 min.

Preparation Time: 10 min.

Serves 4 to 6.

Ingredients for making Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe

3 teacups boiled noodles

a few spring onion leaves

1/4 teaspoon Ajinomoto powder

1/2 teacup chili garlic sauce

1 tablespoon chili oil

2 tablespoons refined oil

Method for preparing Chilli Garlic Noodles Recipe

1. Heat the refined oil thoroughly.

2. Add the spring onion leaves, Ajinomoto powder, noodles and garlic sauce and cook on a high flame for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Pour the chili oil on top and toss.

4. Serve hot.

4. Szechwan Rice Recipe

Szechwan Rice Recipe is a tasty rice with the characteristic Szechwan taste.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Szechwan Rice Recipe

Cooking Time: 10 min.

Preparation Time: 25 min.

Serves 6.

Ingredients for making Szechwan Rice Recipe

1 1/2 teacups uncooked rice

1 teacup grated cabbage

1 teacup grated carrots

1/2 teaspoon Ajinomoto powder

1 tablespoon soya sauce

1 tablespoon sliced red chilies, soaked in vinegar

2 tablespoons refined oil

salt to taste

Method for preparing Szechwan Rice Recipe

1. Boil the rice. Each grain of the cooked rice should be separate. Cool for at least 2 hours.

2. Heat the oil on a high flame and fry the cabbage and carrots with Ajinomoto powder for 2 minutes.

3. Add the rice, red chilies, soya sauce, and salt and mix well.

4. Serve hot.

CHINESE VEGETABLES

1. Vegetable Manchurian Recipe

Vegetable Manchurian is an ever-popular Chinese dish.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Vegetable Manchurian Recipe

Cooking Time: 20 min.

Preparation Time: 15 min.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Vegetable Manchurian Recipe

For the Manchurian

4 teacups of cabbage, finely chopped

1 1/2 teacups of carrots, grated

1 onion, chopped

2 tablespoons cornflour

5 tablespoons plain flour

3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 green chili, finely chopped

2 pinches black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Ajinomoto powder (optional)

salt to taste

oil for deep frying

For the sauce

1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped

2 teaspoons green chilies, finely chopped

2 teaspoons ginger, finely chopped

1 tablespoon cornflour

1 teacup clear vegetable stock or water

1 tablespoon soya sauce

2 pinches sugar

2 tablespoons oil

salt to taste

Method for preparing Vegetable Manchurian Recipe For the Manchurian

1. Mix the cabbage, carrots, onion, cornflour, plain flour, plain flour, garlic, green chili, Ajinomoto, salt, and pepper.

2. Shape spoonfuls of the mixture into small balls. If you find it difficult to form balls, sprinkle a little water.

3. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.

For the sauce

1. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan on a high flame. Add the garlic, green chilies, and ginger and stir fry over a high flame for a few seconds.

2. Mix the cornflour with 1/4 cup of water.

3. Add the stock, soya sauce, cornflour mixture, sugar and salt, and cook for a few minutes.

How to serve Vegetable Manchurian

1. Just before serving, put the balls in the sauce and cook for a few minutes.

2. Serve hot.

2. Corn And Bean Sprouts Recipe

Corn And Bean Sprouts is a recipe for corn lovers.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Corn And Bean Sprouts Recipe

Cooking Time: 5 min.

Preparation Time: 10 min.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Corn And Bean Sprouts Recipe

2 teacups cooked corn

2 teacups bean sprouts

1 teaspoon chili garlic paste

1/2 teacup tomato puree

1 tablespoon tomato ketchup

1 tablespoon cornflour

2 tablespoons oil

salt to taste

Method for preparing Corn And Bean Sprouts Recipe

1. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan on a high flame. Add the chili-garlic paste and stir fry over a high flame for a few seconds.

2. Add the tomato puree and tomato ketchup and stir fry for 1 minute.

3. Add the corn, bean sprouts, and salt and cook again for 1 minute.

4. Mix the cornflour in 1/2 cup of water and add to the vegetables. Cook again for 1 minute.

5. Serve hot.

3. Chinese Style Potato Vegetable Recipe

Vegetable Manchurian is served as a main dish as well as a starter.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Chinese Style Potato Vegetable Recipe

Cooking Time: 10 min.

Preparation Time: 10 min.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Chinese Style Potato Vegetable Recipe

4 large potatoes (80% cooked)

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1/2 teaspoon chopped ginger

1 teaspoon chopped green chilies

1 teaspoon tomato ketchup

2 tablespoons soya sauce

1/2 teaspoon chili sauce

2 teaspoons cornflour

4 tablespoons oil

salt to taste

For the garnish

sliced spring onions

Method for preparing Chinese Style Potato Vegetable Recipe

1. Cut the cooked potatoes into fingers.

2. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan on a high flame. Add the potato fingers and cook on a high flame for a few minutes. Remove from the wok or frying pan and keep aside.

3. In the same oil, add the garlic, ginger, and green chilies and stir fry for a few seconds. Add the potato fingers, tomato ketchup, soya sauce, chili sauce, and salt.

4. Mix the cornflour in 1/2 cup of water. Add to the mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Serve hot topped with sliced spring onions.

CHINESE ACCOMPANIMENTS

1. Schezuan Sauce Recipe

Schezuan Sauce Recipe is a treat for spice lovers! Use a variety of chilies like Kashmiri or Begdi which are rich in color and not very spicy.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Schezuan Sauce Recipe

Cooking Time: 5 mins.

Preparation Time: 5 mins.

Makes 3/4 cup.

Ingredients for making Schezuan Sauce Recipe

12 to 15 dry red chilies, soaked in warm water

2 tablespoons garlic, chopped

6 tablespoons white vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

2 tablespoons sesame (til) oil

1 teaspoon salt

Method for preparing Schezuan Sauce Recipe

1. Drain out all the water from the chilies and discard it.

2. Grind all ingredients except the oil in a blender to a fine paste. Keep aside.

3. Heat the oil to the smoking point and pour over the chili-garlic paste. Mix well, allow it to cool, and store it refrigerated in an air-tight container.

4. Use as a dipping sauce.

2. Pista Khaja Recipe

Mithai khaja is a traditional sweet made with maida and ghee, sometimes stuffed with khoya or dry fruits, deep fried in ghee, and then dunked into a fragrant saffron-flavored sugar syrup. There are different kinds of khaja - depending on the stuffing. There's malai khaja, mawa khaja, pista khaja etc.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Pista Khaja Recipe

Makes 8.

Ingredients for making Pista Khaja Recipe

32 thin samosa patties cut into 3" x 2 ½" pieces

For the filling

¾ cup pistachios, blanched; ¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

For the sugar syrup

½ cup sugar, a few strands saffron, ¼ teaspoon lemon juice

Other ingredients

oil for deep frying

paste of 1 tablespoon plain flour (maida) mixed with 2 tablespoon water

Method for preparing Pista Khaja Recipe

For the filling

1. Peel and dry the pistachios on a tea towel.

2. Grind the sugar and pistachios in a blender coarsely.

3. Place this mixture in a saucepan, sprinkle a few drops of water and heat over a gentle flame till the mixture is cooked and leaves the sides of the pan. Add the cardamom powder and mix well.

4. Cool and divide the mixture into 8 equal parts.

For the sugar syrup

1. Dissolve the sugar with half a cup of water and simmer for 5 minutes till the syrup is of 1-string consistency.

2. Add the saffron and lemon juice and mix.

3. Remove from the fire and keep warm.

How to proceed

1. Place a portion of the pistachio filling in the center of one samosa patti.

2. Apply the flour paste on the samosa patti around the filling, taking care to leave the edges dry, so that the layers separate while the khaja is being fried.

3. Place another samosa patti on top and press gently around the filling in order to stick the two parties together. Apply a little flour paste in the center of the stuffed khaja and stick another samosa patti. Turn it around and stick one more patti on

4. Deep fry in hot oil until golden in color. Drain on absorbent paper.

5. Transfer the khojas to the warm sugar syrup. Drain on a metal rack to allow the excess syrup to drain.