Authentic Badam Puri with Tips - Crispy Layered Almond Sweet

Steps

1. 1
   Soak 20 almonds in hot water for 10 minutes, remove the skins, and blend with a little water in a food processor to create a smooth almond paste.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, turmeric powder, and salt.
3. 3
   Pour warm ghee over the flour mixture and mix thoroughly, then crumble with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. 4
   Add the almond paste and mix well, then gradually add water or milk to form a soft dough.
5. 5
   Lightly oil the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Prepare the sugar syrup: Combine sugar, water, saffron, and food coloring in a pan and heat until it reaches one-string consistency.
7. 7
   Add cardamom powder and a squeeze of lemon juice to the syrup to prevent crystallization.
8. 8
   Take a small portion of dough, roll it thin like a puri, fold into a triangle shape, press the edges gently, and leave one side slightly open.
9. 9
   Insert a clove in the center of the triangle to help create beautiful layered openings during frying.
10. 10
    Deep fry the puris in hot oil on low heat until golden brown and crispy.
11. 11
    Immediately dip the fried puris into the warm one-string sugar syrup and soak for 5 minutes to allow proper absorption.
12. 12
    Remove from syrup and let cool before serving this crispy, layered, and flavorful almond sweet.