Sochen
Delight your taste buds with the rich and aromatic flavors of Sochen, a traditional Indian sweet that’s as indulgent as it is irresistible. Made from a delicate dough of all-purpose flour and semolina enriched with ghee, these golden fried discs are filled with a luscious stuffing of khoya, powdered sugar, cardamom, and chopped nuts, offering a luxurious blend of textures and flavors in every bite. Perfectly crispy on the outside and delectably soft on the inside, Sochen makes an ideal festive treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert to serve at special occasions. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, this melt-in-your-mouth delight is sure to be a favorite. Discover the joy of crafting this classic recipe that combines rich ingredients and traditional techniques for a truly heavenly sweet experience. Keywords: sochen recipe, Indian sweet, khoya dessert, traditional festive snack, fried dessert recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Semolina
- 50 grams Ghee (clarified butter)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 150 milliliters Water
- 200 grams Khoya (mawa)
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons Chopped pistachios
- 500 milliliters Oil, for frying
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, ghee, and salt. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Slowly add water to the flour mixture, kneading continuously to form a soft, pliable dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
In another bowl, crumble the khoya and mix it with powdered sugar, cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and chopped pistachios to make the stuffing.
Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
Flatten each dough ball into a small circle using your fingers or a rolling pin. Place about a tablespoon of the khoya stuffing in the center of the circle.
Bring the edges of the dough circle together to seal the stuffing inside and form a ball again. Ensure there are no open seams.
Gently flatten the stuffed ball into a disc, about 1/4 inch thick, using a rolling pin.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Fry each sochen in the hot oil until it turns golden brown on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve the sochen warm or at room temperature as a sweet snack or dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
