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Kerala · Snack

Mandarin

Traditional 24. Mandarin recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• ¼ cup rice flour (40g)
• 2 tbsp sugar (25g)
• ¼ tsp salt (1g)
• 1 tbsp oil (15ml)
• 3-4 tbsp warm water (60ml)
• ½ cup grated jaggery (100g)
• 2 tbsp fresh coconut, grated (15g)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (10g)
• ½ tsp cardamom powder (1g)
• 1 tbsp ghee (15ml)
• Oil for frying (2 cups/480ml)

👩‍🍳 How to make Mandarin

1. Make dough (5 mins, room temperature): Mix 120g all-purpose flour, 40g rice flour, 25g sugar, 1g salt. Add 15ml oil. Add 60ml warm water gradually, kneading into soft, pliable dough—should be smooth, not sticky.
2. Rest dough (5 mins, room temperature): Cover and let rest 5 minutes.
3. Make filling (3 mins, room temperature): Mix 100g grated jaggery, 15g fresh coconut, 10g sesame seeds, 1g cardamom powder, 15ml ghee in bowl.
4. Shape (10 mins, room temperature): Divide dough into 8-10 equal balls. Roll each ball into thin circle (2 inch/5cm diameter). Place 1 tbsp filling in center. Bring edges to center, pinch to seal tightly. Gently flatten to even thickness (½ inch/1.2cm).
5. Heat oil (5 mins, high heat): Heat 2 cups oil to 330°F/165°C.
6. Fry (10 mins, medium heat): Place mandarin into hot oil—do not overcrowd (2-3 at a time). Fry 4-5 minutes per side until light golden and crispy. Filling should be warm inside, dough crispy outside.
7. Drain and serve (2 mins): Transfer to paper towels. Serve warm with tea.

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