Assamese Sweet Kordoi Recipe

Step 1: To prepare Assamese Sweet Kordoi Recipe, mix together the flour and salt

Step 2: Add the ghee and mix

Step 3: Adding water gradually, knead until you have a smooth pliable dough

Step 4: Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes

Step 5: Make bigger balls of dough, about 2 inches in size

Step 6: On a lightly dusted surface, roll each dough ball into a small circle (about 5-6 inches)

Step 7: Using a sharp knife , cut 6-7 vertical and parallel lines into the dough circle , each line about 1/2 inch from the next

Step 8: Dont cut all the way through

Step 9: The lines should not reach the edge of the circle (about 1/4 inch from the edge)

Step 10: Think of a slotted spoon !Starting from one end, roll the dough circle

Step 11: Pinch both the ends and push the ends gently towards the centre

Step 12: This will fluff up the centre and give the kordoi its characteristic shape like a start fruit

Step 13: Repeat with all the dough

Step 14: This measurement makes about 12 such kordoi

Step 15: Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the shaped kordoi in batches until golden brown and crisp

Step 16: Cool the kordoi, placing them on kitchen towels or tissue to drain excess oil

Step 17: Meanwhile, make the sugar syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan

Step 18: Simmer for few minutes until syrup is thick and sticky

Step 19: One by one, drop the kordoi into this syrup, turn over to the other side, and remove

Step 20: Serve Assamese Sweet Kordoi Recipe warm or cool, paired with Adrak Chai