Goan Semolina And Coconut Sweet
Ingredients:
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Semolina 250 gms
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Coconut 1 small
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Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
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Sugar 350 gms
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Butter 2 tbsp
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Eggs 3 seperated
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Vanilla essence 1/2 tsp
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Wine (or orange juice) 1/2 cup (optional)
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Cashew nuts 2 tbsp chopped
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Raisins 2 tbsp
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Cashew nuts to decorate
Method:
Grind coconut to a smooth paste with 3/4 cup of water. Heat sugar with
butter and two tbsps water on a low flame till sugar melts(avoid caramelising
of sugar). Remove from fire, add cardamom powder, cashewnuts, raisins,
essence and semolina. Add coconut paste. Mix and keep aside for one hour.
Beat egg yokes and add to the semolina along with wine or orange juice.
Beat the egg whites stiffly and fold into the mixture. Pour in a shallow
greased baking dish. Decorate the top with cashewnuts. Bake in moderate
oven(180° C), till cooked and golden brown on top. Cool and serve cut
into slices.
Serves 6-8