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Semolina Bites

Falak
Servings 10 semolina bites

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups semolina
  • 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 3/4 cup butter / margarine / ghee
  • 1.5 cups sugar (can be adjusted according to preference)
  • 1/2 cup liquid milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Nutella / Lotus Biscoff spread / Peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons nuts finely chopped (either walnuts, pecans or pistachios)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a serving dish (9x9 inch) by lining with parchment paper and greasing it well (makes it easier to remove the semolina).
  • In a non-stick pan over medium heat and WITHOUT adding butter/ margarine/ ghee, toast the shredded coconut stirring continuously (or it will burn). It will take 1.5-2 minutes only and immediately remove it to another plate.
  • In the same non-stick pan, melt butter/ margarine /ghee and add the semolina and toast it until aromatic. Keep stirring continuously or it will burn. It will take approximately 5-6 minutes. There will be a slight change in color (light brown).
  • At this point EXCEPT FOR THE NUTS add in the toasted coconut along with the rest of the ingredients i.e. sugar, cardamom powder, and milk.
  • Give it a good stir and the mixture will immediately start to thicken. Cook for 1 minute ONLY.
  • Transfer HALF the mixture to the greased serving dish. Immediately spread and level it out with a silicone spatula.
  • Melt Nutella / Biscoff / Peanut butter in the microwave for 10 seconds only. It makes it easier to pour it and create an even layer.
  • Once evenly spread, place the remaining half of the semolina mixture and smooth it out with the spatula.
  • So you end with a Nutella / Biscoff / Peanut butter layer sandwiched between the semolina layers !
  • Sprinkle the nuts mixture on it and with the silicone spatula gently press it into the semolina mixture.
  • Let it cool completely preferably in the fridge before cutting it to ensure clean cuts.
  • When making cuts, wipe the knife with a paper towel before making the next cut.
  • These bites can be placed in decorative cupcake liner for individual servings at a party.

Notes

  1. Do not skip toasting the coconut. It gives a wonderful taste!
  2. Coconut and semolina need to be stirred continuously. Do not leave them unattended or they burn easily.
  3. Thickness of the bites will depend on the size of your serving dish. 
  4. Nuts in powdered form can also be used, but coarsely chopping gives a nice crunch.
  5. Make sure to add the nuts while the mixture is warm. If it cools, the nuts will not stick.
  6. For clean perfect cuts - a cooled mixture & a clean knife is the secret.
  7. You can skip the Nutella / Biscoff / Peanut butter layer and keep it simple.