This post is created just to show the shaping technique, so pls check Chandrakala for the full recipe.
South Indian stuffed sweet turnovers, similar to Surat Ghari. Though is called Chandrakala (Crescent Moon shape) in Southern parts, its nothing but the Ghari which we get in Western parts of India. Very famous in Surat, Gujarat and hence, its also known as Surati Ghari. Each region has it own unique stuffing and decorations, but most common form is sweetened khoa with nuts and raisins. Here is my version of typical South Indian style Chandrakala.
This recipe is made with ripe bananas. As you know its available all over the world. Banana has more fiber content in it and a very good source of energy. You can try this recipe even if the banana is over riped. It will taste good.
Khoya / Mawa, is a dairy product used as a base for making many sweets and gravies. Milk is boiled and reduced to semi- solid state, which looks like a thick sticky mass. Based on the consitency, khoya can be classified into 3 types.
1. Firm Khoya / Bhatti – Milk boiled and reduced to a thick paste and later molded to make it firm, used for burfis.
2. Soft Khoya / Chikna – Milk boiled annd reduced to a sticky paste, used for halwas.
Milk sweet – I used cheese instead of milk.
Famous Diwali Sweet in Maharashtra
Nan Khatai is an Indian style short bread cookie made with clarified butter, flour and chopped nuts. They are similar to butter biscuits but with added flavouring agents.
Easy and quick dessert, which can be fixed in minutes to satisfy a large crowd. This item would be an easy pick for parties and other special occasions.
Dessert, made with Almonds. Almonds are good for brain and skin.It is good for growing kids.So have it once a week.
