Sweet Bonbons With Chocolate Brandy Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup maida (plain flour)
• a pinch of salt (namak)
• 1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1/2 cup walnuts (akhrot)
• lemon rind
• 2 tbsp sugar
• a few drops lemon essence
• 1 cup grated dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• 2 tbsp brandy
• 1/4 tsp coffee powder
• oil for deep-frying

Steps

1. Combine the flour and salt and knead a soft dough using warm water.
2. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.
3. Roll out into thin sheets and cut 100 mm. (4") squares.
4. Put the cottage cheese, walnuts, lemon zest, sugar and lemon essence in a blender and grind coarsely.
5. Keep aside.
6. Combine all the ingredients and melt over gentle heat.
7. Keep aside.
8. Place one bonbon wrapper on a dry surface.
9. Put a spoonful of the filling in the centre of the wrapper.
10. Roll and pinch on the sides like a bonbon as shown in the picture.
11. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown. Serve with the chocolate brandy sauce.
12. If you cottage is not fresh, soak it in hot water for 10 minutes and then drain and use as directed.