Directions

Prepare filling (can make it 1 week in advance)

• Blend date, almond and poppy seed with milk into a paste.
• Add raisins, powdered cloves, coconut and brown sugar.
• Keep the mixture on low heat and stir it leaves the sides of the pan, approximately 45 minutes – it turns reddish brown.
• Add cardamom powder in the end.

Dough

• Mix all-purpose flour, salt and butter in a bowl.
• Make a stiff dough using as little water as possible.
• Knead well, cover the dough with wet towel for 1 hour.

Making the Kadabu

• Make small balls about ¼ size of a lemon.
• Roll each portion into a circle of 5” in diameter.
• Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center and seal the edges using little water.
• Use a kadabu mold or shape it in your hand.
• Prepare 5/7 kadabu.
• Pre-heat oil in a pan and deep fry the dadabu until golden brown.
• Remove from pan and let it cool before storing in a tight container.