These are cookie type traditional biscuits of Hyderabad.

Crunchy on the top,and soft inside.Decked with nuts, it is a flavor filled cookie.

Some make it even bigger than a cookie,and it is a famous Hyderabadi roat.

So let’s get into the recipe now

INGREDIENTS

1 cup grated/dessicated coconut

1.5 cups flour (maida/wheat)

1+3/4 cups powdered sugar

7 tblsp semolina/rawa

7 tblsp.gram dal flour

1/2 tsp.cardamon powder

Saffron strands mixed in little milk(optional)

1 tblsp ghee( for roasting )

Nuts for topping ( any nuts of your choice)

1 tsp white poppy seeds/khus khus

1 tsp til/ sesame seeds

A few raisins

1 tsp fennel seeds

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp.baking powder

1 tsp vanilla essence

150 gm ghee

METHOD

Heat I tblsp ghee ,and fry the coconut and nuts,and raisins lightly.

Reserve a handful for topping.

Mix in the rest of the ingredients and make a dough.

Allow the dough to rest for 25 minutes.

Divide into portions you like,and press each down to make your desired shape.

You can use biscuits cutters too.(The rustic shape looks good).

Press the remaining nuts with poppy seeds and sesame.

Bake in a moderate oven ( 180 degrees) for 20-25 minutes.