Sindhi Lola

I love this sweet and delicious Lola that my sindhi neighbor prepares. Since I love her lola and koki, everytime I visit my hometown, she would send these delicious lolas and kokis to my house. When I asked her the recipe for lola, she told me the ingredients that are mixed in the flour. When Srivalli announced the roti mela, the first thing that came to my mind is this sweet lola. I am happy that my lolas turned out to be atleast 95% closer to the ones she prepares. Here is the recipe.

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour - 2 cups

Sugar - powdered - 1 cup

Butter at room temperature - one fourth cup

Ghee - one fourth cup

Milk - to prepare the dough - approximately 1 cup (can use water as substitute or may be used in combination with milk)

Method:

Mix the sugar in milk.

Add the sweet milk and butter to the flour and knead it to a stiff dough.

Take some quantity of dough and roll it to a thick layer.

Heat a tawa and when it is hot, reduce the heat to 'between low and medium'.

Apply a teaspoon of ghee on the hot tawa and place the rolled out thick layered lola.

Apply some ghee on the top and close it with a plate. Let it cook at low heat. Since it is thick, it will take atleast 3 minutes to cook on one side. Flip the other side and cook it closed for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Serve immediately. Children will love these lolas as it is sweet. Garnish with sugar. Makes a wonderful snack on weekends and evenings. When lolas come to room temperature, it tends to harden. Break it into pieces and enjoy the sweet crunchy lolas. Microwave it for few seconds if you want it soft.

This is my entry to the Roti mela hosted by Srivalli. Thank you Srivalli, for hosting this grand event.

This is also my entry to the Sweet series - Puran poli and sweet roti/chapathi event hosted by me.

Koki

Oh, I love these soft and thick Kokis. My sindhi neighbor used to prepare these delicious Chapathis called Kokis. She will send a dozen Kokis to my house whenever I am visiting my Parents. Thanks to my Neighbor for sharing the recipe. Since I am diet conscious, I have slightly modified the recipe.

Ingredients:

Chapathi Flour (Preferably Whole Wheat Flour) - 2 Cups
Oil - 1 tablespoon

Sonf - 1 tablespoon
Coriander Leaves – a bunch
Cumin Seeds – 1 tablespoon
Onion – 1 Large
Green Chillis - 3
Salt

Oil to Shallow-fry the Chapathis.

Method:

Using a Chopper, Chop finely Onions, Coriander Leaves, Green Chillis, Sonf, and Cumin Seeds together.

Add the Above Chopped Mixture to the Flour. Add Oil and Salt and Mix the flour. Knead very well using very little water. Adding Malai / Cream will enhance the taste. The Dough should be stiff.

Make equal size balls and Roll like the usual Chapathis. The Rolled Chapathis should be thicker than Usual. Shallow-fry each Koki both the sides using little oil. For Authentic Kokis use Mixture of Oil and Ghee generously. Serve Warm immediately with a Dollop of Yogurt or Thick Curd.