Sochen

Delight your taste buds with Sochen, a traditional Indian sweet snack that's as indulgent as it is satisfying. Made with a delicate dough of all-purpose flour and semolina, enriched with the richness of ghee, these pockets of perfection are stuffed with a luscious filling of khoya, powdered sugar, fragrant cardamom, and crunchy nuts like almonds and pistachios. Fried to golden-brown perfection, Sochen boasts a crisp exterior that gives way to a melt-in-your-mouth center, making it an irresistible treat for festive occasions or as an anytime dessert. Simple to prepare and wonderfully rich in flavor, this homemade confection is a must-try for lovers of Indian sweets.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 10

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, semolina, ghee, and salt. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In another bowl, crumble the khoya and mix it with powdered sugar, cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and chopped pistachios to make the stuffing.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bring the edges of the dough circle together to seal the stuffing inside and form a ball again. Ensure there are no open seams.

Step 7

Gently flatten the stuffed ball into a disc, about 1/4 inch thick, using a rolling pin.

Step 8

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Serve the sochen warm or at room temperature as a sweet snack or dessert.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1382.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7391.3

Total Fat 628.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 1391.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 141.6g
Protein 69.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1194.3mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1255.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.3%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 21.0%