Recipe of Surati Ghari

Recipe of Surati Ghari is sought after for all lovers of Surati cuisine. This irresistible dish is a favorite for all, for its beautiful flavors that come out of the delightful concoction.

Ingredients for Surati Ghari

For the filling of Surati Ghari:

3 cups Ricotta Cheese

1 cup Paneer or Indian cottage cheese

1/2 cup fine Semolina

1 tin Condensed Milk

4 tbsp. Ghee or vegetable oil for frying

1 cup Sugar

1 1/2 cup grounded pistachios and almonds

25 Cardamom pods (grind to powder)

15 - 20 Saffron strands (soaked in 2 tsp. of milk )

For the puri of Surati Ghari:

2 cups Flour or Indian maida
2 tbsp Ghee or clarified butter
2 cups Ghee or vegetable oil for frying
Milk for proper holding

For garnishing of Surati Ghari:

2 cups Ghee
1/2 cup Sugar (powdered)
Almonds (Slivered)
Pistachios (Slivered)

Method to make Surati Ghari

Method to make the filling:

Heat the ghee or vegetable oil in a non stick pan and add the ricotta cheese along with paneer.
Stir constantly over medium heat till the cheese and paneer are well mixed.
Separately, dry roast semolina for 3 - 4 minutes, frequently stirring on medium heat. Mix to the cheese and paneer mixture.
Mix the condensed milk and the sugar and stir constantly.
As the water evaporates, add the pistachios, almonds and saffron and set aside to cool in normal temperature.
Make balls with the help of hand, each approximately 1" in diameter. Set aside.

Method to make the Puri:

Add together the ghee to the flour and mix well with the help of hand making sure no lump is left.
Pour milk to make a soft but firm dough. Make small balls and roll out to make thin puris of about 3 centimeter in diameter.

Preparing the Ghari:

Place a ball of the filling into each puri.
Pull up the sides of the Puris to completely wrap around the filling ball.
Remove excess dough and seal properly.
Flatten a little with a soft press of hand.
Heat the ghee or vegetable oil in a frying pan.
Fry the puris properly on both sides on low flame till light golden color.
Set aside for 3-4 hours and allow to cool.

Garnishing the Surati Ghari:

Blend grounded ghee and sugar till light and fluffy.
Dip the Surati Gharis and place carefully on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
Decorate with slivers of almonds and pistachios.
Set aside so that the ghee becomes firm before serving.
The Recipe of Surati Ghari is fully executed and ready to serve.

Last Updated on : 3/06/2013