Anondo Naaru – A Traditional Bengali Sweet for Durga Puja

Ingredients

• 1 bowl wheat flour
• 1 bowl freshly grated coconut
• 1/2 bowl rice flour
• 1/2 bowl powdered sugar
• 1/8 bowl sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 –4 tbsp milk, or as required, to knead the dough
• Oil or ghee, as required, for frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, rice flour, grated coconut, powdered sugar, sesame seeds, cardamom powder, and salt.
2. Gradually add milk and knead into a firm, tight dough. Divide into small portions and shape into balls.
3. Heat oil or ghee and fry the Naaru over a very low flame until evenly golden brown and crisp.
4. Remove and place on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil. Let them cool then offer to Goddess Durga and enjoy delicious Bengali Anondo Naaru!