Fennel seed drop-biscuits - Indian recipes

Fennel seed drop-biscuits(Veg)

These simple biscuits are normally deep-fried, soaked in sugar syrup and served with thick, sweet milky desserts.

Ingredients

• 80g/2¾oz plain flour, sifted

• 70g/2½oz caster sugar

• 2 tbsp skimmed milk powder

• 140ml/5fl oz milk

• 1 brown cardamom pod, seeds removed and ground to a powder in a pestle and mortar

• 1½ tsp fennel seeds, ground to a powder in a pestle and mortar

• pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp ground almonds

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 4 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation method

1. Mix together the flour, sugar, powdered and whole milk, spices, salt, almonds and melted butter in a bowl. Leave to rest for ten minutes.

2. Heat the oil or ghee in a non-stick frying pan and drop small tablespoons of the batter into the pan. Fry over a moderate heat for about 1-2 minutes, turning once, until golden on both sides.

3. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper. Serve while still slightly warm.