Dates Filled Papad Topped With Apple Rabdi

Ingredients:

• 10 Papads
• Oil for frying

For Papad Filling :

• 1 Cup Dates, chopped
• 5 Tbsp Water
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Powder
• 1 Tbsp Butter

For Apple Rabdi :

• 4 Cups Milk
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 2 Apple, grated
• Few Saffron strands

For Garnishing:

• 10 Almonds, Grated
• 2 tbsp Raisins
• Few Saffron Strands

Method:

For Papad Filling:

• Heat butter in a pan and add the chopped dates.

• Saute till the dates turns soft.

• Add the measured water and cook until the dates turns mushy.

• Now add the coconut powder and mix well.

• Saute till the mixture becomes dry.

• Remove from the flame and cool.

• Prepare small balls using dates mixture and shape them into small rolls.

• Repeat the process for remaining balls and keep aside.

For  Apple Rabdi :

• Boil the measured milk in a thick bottomed vessel till it reduces half its quantity.

• Add the grated apples and sugar.

• Boil them for few more minutes and add the saffron.

• Stir the milk continuously and switch off the flame, once it gets thick consistency.

• Cool and refrigerate them before serving.

For Frying Papad :

• Take one papad and soak it in water for few seconds.

• Slowly remove them and place it in a plate.

• Place the dates roll in a papad and fold it like spring roll.

• Seal the ends using Maida paste.

• Repeat the process for remaining papads and let them dry for 10 – 15 minutes.

• Now deep fry them in batches in a medium flame.

• Remove and drain the excess oil using kitchen towel.

•  Now for serving, Place the fried papads in a small bowl or plate and top it up with Apple Rabdi.

• Garnish with grated Almonds, Raisins and Saffron strands.

• Serve.

Variations :

• Nuts like badam, cashews, pista and raisins can also be filled along with dates.

• Fried coconut pieces can also be used instead of powder.

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