Ingredients :Maida : 250 gms
Sooji / Semolina : 1 cup
Sugar : 1 - 1/4 cups
Grated dry coconut : 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder : 1/2 tsp
A pinch of salt
Ghee : 2 tsp
Oil : 300 gms
Method :
1. Mix the sooji/semolina, grated dry coconut and cardamom powder with sugar. The stuffing is ready. keep aside.
2. Mix maida, ghee, salt and make a stiff dough by adding water as necessary. Cover with a wet cloth and set aside for one hour.
3. Divide into small lime size balls and roll each ball of dough into a small puri.
4. Put a spoon of stuffing mixture in the centre of the puri and close the edges together firmly.
5. Heat oil in a wide vessel to deep fry the kajjikayalu. Deep fry them till crisp and golden color.
6. Remove from oil and let it cool completely. Store in air tight containers.