Shai

Shai
Ingredients
Semolina (Sooji) - 2 cups
Curd - 2 cups ( well churned)
Butter Oil (Ghee) – 150 grams
Cooking Soda – 1/4 tsp
Saunf – 1 tsp
Sugar – 1 1/2 cups ( grounded to a fine power)
Dry fruits(assorted) – 25 grams ( cut to thin, slender, long pieces)
Method
1. Mix thoroughly the Semolina with the cooking soda along with one tsp. ghee. Add the curd and mix well into a uniform paste.
2. Place an iron frying pan (kadhai) on a moderate flame. Pour about 100 grams ghee on it. When the ghee gets moderately hot add saunf and the semolina paste to it. Reduce the flame. Cover the frying pan.
3. Cook like a pancake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Occasionally removing the cover and tossing the cake upside down. Continue till both sides of the cake turn reddish brown. If needed add few more teaspoon ghee.
4. When both sides are cooked add the sugar. As the sugar melts and gets absorbed by the pancake, put off the flame. Garnish with dry fruits and serve hot.