Narkel/ Coconut Chomchom
Coconut Chomchom is immensely popular among the people of Bangladesh. It is a staple dessert in traditional festivities, such as weddings, birthdays, and religious celebrations. The sweet shops in Bangladesh are always adorned with rows of these golden-hued delights, enticing people with their irresistible aroma and visual appeal.
The popularity of Coconut Chomchom extends beyond the borders of Bangladesh as well. It has gained recognition and admiration among dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you savor it at a festive gathering or indulge in it as a special treat, Coconut Chomchom never fails to leave a lasting impression with its luscious taste and cultural significance.
Contributors Bio
From a professional perspective, I am a chef and a female entrepreneur. I was born in the Faridpur district and grew up studying in the Dhaka district.
I work with various types of desserts and bakery items. Since my childhood, when I was in sixth grade, I have had a passion for cooking. My journey of cooking started with learning from my mother. And the recipe I shared is also a special dessert recipe from my mother.
পেশাগত দিক থেকে আমি একজন শেফ ও নারী উদ্যোক্তা। জন্ম ফরিদপুর জেলাতে বেড়ে উঠা পড়াশোনা ঢাকা জেলায়।
কাজ করি বিভিন্ন ধরনের ডেজার্ট ও বেকারি আইটেম নিয়ে। অনেক ছোটবেলা থেকেই যখন আমি ক্লাস সিক্স এ পড়ি তখন থেকেই আমার রান্নার প্রতি একটা আগ্রহ জন্মালো। আমার রান্নার হাতেখড়ি শুরু হয় আমার মায়ের কাছ থেকে।আর যে রেসিপি টা শেয়ার করলাম এটাও আমার মায়ের স্পেশাল একটি পিঠার রেসিপি।
Narikel/Coconut Chomchom by Ummay Kafia Kakon
Ingredients
- 2 shredded coconut medium size
- 1 kg flour
- 1.5 liter cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ liter water
- 1 kg sugar
- 6 pcs cardamom
- 2 pcs cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Firstly, boil some water and add the shredded coconut to it.
- Stir for some time and then add flour and stir it continuously until it’s boiled.
- Next, take out the dough and mix it while it’s slightly warm.
- Then divide the dough into several pieces.
- Next, roll out the pieces of dough like a tortilla keeping it 1 inch thick.
- Then make some designs using a fork.
- Next, cut it into several pieces like barfi.
- Then make a sugar syrup using water, sugar, and cardamom.
- Next, deep fry the dough pieces using oil.
- While the fried sweets are still warm, put them into the cool sugar syrup and keep it for some time.
- Then take out the sweets in a serving bowl and it’s ready to serve.
