chirote English Simple Recipes

 

English Simple Recipes 

Chirote, also known as Chiroti, is a popular Indian sweet delicacy. It is a deep-fried pastry that is crispy, flaky, and often served with a dusting of powdered sugar. Here's a simple recipe for Chirote:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
• A pinch of salt
• Water, as needed
• Oil for deep frying
• Powdered English Simple Recipes  sugar for dusting

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ghee or vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead to form a smooth and firm dough. The English Simple Recipes  dough should not be too soft or sticky.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
• After resting, divide the dough into small equal-sized portions and shape them into balls.
• Take a dough ball and roll it out into a thin, rectangular-shaped sheet using a rolling pin. The sheet should be thin enough to see through.
• Apply a little ghee or oil evenly on the rolled sheet.
• Starting from one end, fold the sheet in a pleated manner, similar to folding a paper fan.
• Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.
• Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai for deep frying.
• Once the oil is hot, carefully slide a few folded dough sheets into the hot oil and fry them on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy. Flip them gently to ensure even frying.
• Remove the fried chirote using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
• Repeat the frying process with the remaining folded dough sheets.
• Allow the fried chirote to cool down to room temperature.
• Once cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar over the chirote, making sure to coat them evenly.
• Serve the chirote as a delicious sweet snack or dessert.

Enjoy the crispy and sweet Chirote with a cup of tea or as a festive treat!