• Easy Poli Recipe
    DIWALI BAKING

    Diwali Recipe : Easy Poli

    I absolutely love when my mum makes her traditional poli for diwali but don’t usually have the time to watch it on the stove top with 2 little monkeys running about. This is a simplified version, usually ready made pastry & baked in the oven 🙂   Ingredients: 1 cup dessicated coconut 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas 1 tablespoon icing sugar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 pack (4 sheets) pre rolled sweet shortcrust pastry – defrosted.   Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Cut or Crush the almonds into smaller pieces. Mix almonds, coconut, raisins, icing sugar, white sugar & cardamon…

  • Mum's Traditional Poli
    DIWALI BAKING

    Diwali Recipe : Mum’s Traditional Poli

    For as long as I can remember my mum has always made poli at Diwali.  This deep fried coconut, almond & raisin filled pastry has always been a favourite 🙂   Ingredients: 1 cup dessicated coconut 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas 1 tablespoon icing sugar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 cup sifted flour 50g melted butter 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar Oil for deep frying   Method: Dry toast coconut lightly. Allow to cool Add the rest of the ingredients and combine well. Set aside. —— Mix the flour & melted butter together. Add milk a little at a time to form…