Fried Baklava Recipe (Quick Dessert Recipes)

Ingredients

• 4 samosa patti
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (akhrot)
• 1/4 cup chopped figs (anjeer)
• 1/4 cup soaked dried apricots (kummani / jardalu)
• 1/4 cup chopped dates (khajur)
• a pinch cinnamon (dalchini) powder
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 to 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• oil for deep-frying
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• honey for drizzling

Steps

1. Make a thick paste of cornflour and water. Keep aside.
2. Cut each samosa patti into 3 to get 75 mm x 62 mm (3" x 2½ ") rectangles.
3. Mix all the ingredients for the filling together and divide into 6 portions.
4. Place the filling on one rectangle taking care to leave the sides clean.
5. Place another piece of samosa patti on top and seal the edges using the cornflour mixture.
6. Repeat with other rectangles to make 5 more baklavas.
7. Deep fry in hot oil until golden in colour. Drain on absorbent paper.
8. Drizzle with honey and serve hot.