Fried Nut Rolls Nashab Recipes

Steps:

• Mix the nut filling ingredients together and add cardamom to taste.
• Unroll the filo pastry and cut into pieces about 15cm by 20cm.
• Cover with a damp cloth.
• Take a strip of pastry with the narrow side nearest to you.
• Spread 2 tsp of the nut mixture over the pastry keeping about 1 cm each side clear to prevent them from bursting out.
• Moisten the sides of the strip with water and roll up firmly brushing the underneath piece at the end with water to seal it.
• Repeat using all the ingredients.
• Heat the oil to about 190 C and deep fry the pastries for about 2-3 minutes.
• When golden brown remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
• Store in a sealed container and serve when desired.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup melted butter, and 3 eggs. Mix and add 1/2 pint sour cream. Mix together yeast with warm milk and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add to mixture. Add flour. Mix and knead. Divide dough into 7 equal parts.
• To Make Filling: Melt 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter. Add 2 cups sugar and stir to dissolve. Add to ground walnuts and mix until coated. Add ground cinnamon and vanilla extract to taste, if desired. Divide filling into 7 equal amounts.
• Roll each dough ball into rectangle. Spread slightly beaten egg white on top of dough. Spread equal amounts of filling on top of each rectangle. Roll in edges and spread edges with egg whites to seal. Then roll length wise. Brush tops with egg whites.
• Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool. These freeze well.