Recipe for Making Delicious Soan Papdi
Soan Papdi is a flaky and light Indian sweet that melts in your mouth and has a unique, layered texture. Here is a complete recipe to make delicious Soan Papdi at home.
Ingredients:
- Gram flour (besan) – 1 cup
- All-purpose flour (maida) – 1 cup
- Ghee – 1 cup
- Sugar – 2 cups
- Water – 1/2 cup
- Cardamom powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds) – 2-3 tablespoons
Method:
1. Roasting the Flour
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add gram flour and all-purpose flour to the ghee and roast on low heat, stirring continuously until the flour turns golden and aromatic. This process takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Set the roasted flour aside to cool slightly.
2. Preparing the Sugar Syrup
- In another pan, add sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Boil the mixture until it reaches a two-string consistency (when you drop a small amount between your fingers, it forms two threads).
3. Mixing and Stretching
- Add the cardamom powder to the sugar syrup.
- Pour the hot syrup into the roasted flour mixture and stir quickly until everything is well combined.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or flat surface.
- Let it cool slightly, then start pulling and stretching the mixture to create a flaky texture.
4. Shaping the Soan Papdi
- Spread the mixture evenly in a rectangular shape on the greased plate.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top and press them gently into the mixture.
- Once set, cut into small squares or diamond shapes.
5. Serving and Storing
- Allow the Soan Papdi to cool completely before serving.
- Store in an airtight container. Soan Papdi stays fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Enjoy your homemade Soan Papdi, a treat that will melt in your mouth with every bite!