Bili Holige Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, salt, and water to make a soft dough.
• STEP 2.Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into thin circles.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, mix grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder to make the filling.
• STEP 4.Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each dough circle and fold it over to seal the edges.
• STEP 5.Gently roll out the filled dough circles into thin holige.
• STEP 6.Heat a tawa or griddle and cook the holige on both sides until golden brown.
• STEP 7.Serve the Bili Holige warm with a drizzle of ghee or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• STEP 8.Store any leftover holige in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the dough is soft and pliable to ensure easy rolling.
• Add a little ghee or oil to the dough while kneading to make it more elastic.
• If the filling is too dry, add a little milk to moisten it.
• You can also add finely chopped nuts like almonds or cashews to the filling for added crunch.
• For a healthier version, you can use jaggery instead of sugar.

Storage and Serving

• Bili Holige is best served warm.
• You can drizzle some ghee on top for extra flavor.
• It can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious combination.
• Leftover holige can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.