Kurma

This is a very popular snack and delicacy in Trinidad and Tobago. It is normally during Divali (Diwali) or Eid. However, due to it's popularity of the dish, it made all year round. And guess what?! It's easy to make and trust me your kids would be asking for more. To think of it, even I would ask for more....

Ingredients:-

2 1/2 lbs all purpose flour
1 lb butter
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 cup Evaporated milk
4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water

Method:-

1. Shift the flour into a medium size mixing bowl
2. Gently rub butter into flour until it is crumbly
3. Add the grated ginger and cinnamon powder
4. Add enough milk to form a stiff dough
5. Cut the dough evenly and divide into balls
6. Roll out each ball to approximately 1/2" thickness and cut into strips of about 1" thick
7. Deep fry until golden brown and crispy
8. Now in a sauce put combine the water and sugar  and bring to a boil until the mixture thickens
9. Pour the syrup over the kurma, and turn continuously to evenly coat it or until the syrup crystalizes

Bon Apetit!