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Bolinhas (Goan Cookies)

Cookies with the flow of semolina, crunch of cashews and delicious flavor of coconut.

Chef's Name	:	Niru Gupta
Recipe Servings	:	12
Recipe Cook Time	:	8 Hours 30 Minutes
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Tags: biscuits, coconut, goan, niru gupta, tea time

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Ingredients

Oven Temp: 375 F-180 C

4 egg yolks

1 cup castor/powdered sugar

1.5 cups semolina (soojee)

1.5 cups cashew nuts (kaju)-ground

1 tsp cardamom powder

2 cups coconut-grated

A greased baking tray

Method

Beat egg yolks and sugar to a light and creamy consistency.

Mix in the rest of the ingredients except the coconut and keep covered for 8 hours.

Mix in the coconut.

Shape into small balls (about 12), flatten slightly and place on the baking tray.

Bake in a pre-heated oven till brown.

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