Homemade Coconut Pani Squares

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   Sift the flour.

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   Add baking powder, salt and egg.

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   Mix well and knead dough until smooth, about 10 minutes.

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   Set aside for 20-25 minutes.

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   On waxed paper, roll out dough to form a large rectangle (12x12 inches and 1/8 inch thick).

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   Cut into even1/4 inch wide strips.

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   Then cut each strip into 1/2 x 1/2 inch squares.

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   Heat oil and fry dough squares until golden brown.

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   Next, in a thick bottomed pan, put coconut pani and sugar and bring to boil (you need it to be around 100C degrees so use a thermometer).

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    Then add the pani mixture to the cubes and mix well.

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    Pour the mixture into a greased cookie sheet.

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    Press firmly on the mixture until compact.

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    (Should be about one inch in height).

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    Allow to cool about one hour.

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    Then cut into squares, serve and enjoy.

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    Note: coconut pani or treacle is brown in color and similar to molasses.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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