Simple Festival food ideas | North Karnataka Recipes

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

ripe pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a similar sweetness.

Combine 2 cups of plain flour, 1/4 cup of very fine semolina, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of turmeric powder in a mixing bowl.

Add in 1/2 cup of sesame oil and mix until combined.

Pour in water gradually to form a super soft dough, cover with a wet cloth, and let it rest for 2 hours.

Peel and chop the crownless pineapple into rough small chunks.

In a large pan, dry roast 1/4 cup of very fine semolina and transfer it to a bowl.

In the same pan, add the chopped pineapple, cover them with water, and cook while stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes until softened and water is mostly absorbed.

Let the pineapple cool down completely, then add 1/2 bowl of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of grated coconut, and mix well.

Cook the mixture until it thickens, then add in 2 tbsp of ghee and cardamom powder, and let it cool down.

Make small round balls from the dough, flatten each ball into a small disc, place a generous amount of the pineapple filling in the center, and fold the edges over to seal.

Use a roti pressing machine to flatten the filled dough ball into a thin circle, ensuring to use enough oil for softness.

Cook the rolled holige on a heated griddle until golden brown on both sides, brushing with ghee while cooking.

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