Patisa (Soan Papdi)

Ingredients

Patisa (Soan Papdi)

1 1/4 cup gramflour
1 1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
250 gms. ghee
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cup water
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. cardamom seeds crushed coarsely
2 tsp. charmagaz (combination of 4 types of seeds) refer glossary
4" squares cut from a thin polythene sheet
Method

• Sift both flours together.
• Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan.
• Add flour mixture and roast on low till light golden.
• Keep aside to cool a little, stirring occasionally.
• Prepare syrup simultaneously.
• Make syrup out of sugar, water and milk as shown in introduction.
• Bring syrup to 2 1/2 thread consistency.
• Pour at once into the flour mixture.
• Beat well with a large fork till the mixture forms threadlike flakes.
• Pour onto a greased surface or thali and roll to 1" thickness lightly.
• Sprinkle the charmagaz seeds and elaichi and gently press down with palm.
• Cool, cut into 1" squares, wrap individually into square pieces of thin plastic sheet.
• Store in airtight container.

Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: 20 pieces (approx.)
Shelflife: 2 weeks