Chandra Kala Recipe

Name: Chandra Kala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the pastry dough; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or 2 1/2 tablespoons ghee; 1 pinch salt; 5 -6 tablespoons water; 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); for prepared stuffing; 2 cups khoya (reduced 1 litre whole milk); 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 10 -15 raisins; for sugar syrup; 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 2 string, thick consistency (boil it)

Servings: persons

for the pastry dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons butter or 2 1/2 tablespoons ghee
1 pinch salt
5 -6 tablespoons water
2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
for prepared stuffing
2 cups khoya (reduced 1 litre whole milk)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
10 -15 raisins
for sugar syrup
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 string, thick consistency (boil it)

1
Make the pastry dough mixing the above ingredients and cover it with cloth.
2
Divide it into small dime size balls and roll them like thin circles.
3
Prepare the filling or the stuffing.
4
First lay down one circle apply little water at the side of the circle.
5
Put in the filling (about one spoon each).
6
Cover it with the other rolled circle,and paste them both,making wedges all along the circle with your finger.
7
7) Keep them covered with a cloth, till all the chandra-kala is prepared.
8
Prepare the sugar syrup as instructed. Once after obtaining the required thickness keep it on very very low heat(very important).
9
Heat the oil in deep frying pan and fry on medium heat till light golden brown (3-4 at a time).
10
Dip them in the sugar syrup; soak every piece for 1 minute on both sides and take it out with a fork.
11
Lay it down on sliver paper to avoid sticking.
12
Once cooled, keep it in a airtight container.

1777

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the pastry dough, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or 2 1/2 tablespoons ghee, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Chandra Kala falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chandra Kala

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