Method: -

Preparing the Dough:-

• In a mixing bowl, take the crushed or powdered jaggery.
• Now add 1 cup of water and start mixing.
• Keep mixing until all the lumps are dissolved and a nice syrup is ready.
• Keep this aside.
• In another bowl take 3 cups of all-purpose flour and add the poppy seeds.
• Next, add 1-2 tsp of oil for moyan.
• Mix it nicely.
• Now gradually add the jaggery syrup to the dry mixture and start kneading it into a soft dough.
• The dough is ready.

Making the Pua: -

• Now take small portions of the dough and make small round balls.
• With the help of a rolling pin, roll the balls into small round discs.
• Heat sufficient oil in a deep pan for frying.
• Carefully slide the discs into the hot oil, frying them until they turn golden brown on both sides. Ensure even cooking.
• Once fried, remove the Pua from the oil and place them on absorbent paper to drain excess oil.
• While the Pua are still warm, garnish them with chopped nuts.
• Allow the Gur k Pua to cool slightly before serving.

Relish the sweet,caramelized goodness of ‘Gur k Pua’ or ‘Jaggery Biscuit’ withfamily and friends. Perfect for festivals or any occasion that calls for atouch of homemade sweetness.