Cardamom pastries

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cardamom ground
4 oz butter melted or sunflower oil
4 oz milk boil and cool
oil to fry
icing sugar garnish

Mix the flour, baking powder and cardamom. Then add butter or oil and make like a crumble. Pour milk and knead till the dough is smooth. Make walnut size balls. Then roll into a 3" log and shape it into a crescent.
Heat oil and deep fry till it is golden brown. Drain and toss the fried pastries in icing sugar.
This Al salooq is adapted from the book The middle eastern kitchen by Ghillie Basan. 

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75 comments:

  1. ClaudiaJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    This spiced confection is perfect for January! Thank-you!

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  2. divyaJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Wow thats a super delicious and wonderful looking pastries..

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  3. EmilyJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I loved working with cardamom, especially in baked goods like these. Yummy, deliciousness!

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  4. RamyaJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    very nice recipe ..looks yum

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  5. Kaveri VenkateshJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Looks very tempting...Delicious

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  6. BalvinderJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I love the crunchy sweetness outside of the pastries.

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  7. MélangeJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I love the flavor of cardamom so much that i jump to most of such recipes..So nice a recipe to have.Thanks.

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  8. Mother RimmyJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    I love cardamom!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    they look wonderful..yummy and flavorful too!

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  10. Recipe worldJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Pastries look delicious!! You have given them a nice shape too..

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  11. Nisa HomeyJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Love the flavor of cardamom on them......YUMMY!

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  12. StephanieJanuary 12, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    Oh my goodness! They look perfect:) Makes me want to throw a brunch!

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  13. AmeliaJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Hi Akheela, your pastries looks delicious. With the cardamon, it should taste very nice.
    Have a nice day, take care.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Flavorful superb pastry..

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  15. Jeyashris KitchenJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    flavorful pastries, nicely done

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  16. S.V.January 13, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    These look amazing... I love cardamom!

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  17. ManuJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Great! Looks delicious!
    Have a nice week end

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  18. Beth MichelleJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    I love anything with cardamom. So delicious! These look great.

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  19. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    a very happy new year to you and your famil.
    these pastries are a thing of beauty. awesome.

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  20. Nava KJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    You know I am not so great in baking and am always looking for simple to make pastries and this you have shared will be superb for me, what more looks yummy.

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  21. TinaRBKJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I do love donuts as well as baked goods that include the flavor of cardamon-so this is definitely a winner in my book. In addition to those factors, the recipe looks fairly easy and does not require a lot of ingredients. Simply delicious post! Buzzed!

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  22. KurryleavesJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    looks amazing...

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  23. What's Baking??January 13, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Wonderful recipe..seems easy enough to try this!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    the cardamom and sugar is match made in heaven. it's definitely a sweet spice, that is used widely in desserts in Indian cooking. Love the aroma that fills in the house after using Cardamom.
    Love Ash.

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  25. FaseelaJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    luv the cardamom flavr...bookmarked

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  26. FinlaJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    wowo this looks super delicious.

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  27. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    wow awesome pastries...hey u knw what I did a cardamom event which ended this month 5th...would you like to send this recipe?

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  28. Suja ManojJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful pastries,love cardamon flavor..yum

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  29. Nami | Just One CookbookJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I love cardamom! This is such a simple pastries and I already like this recipe! I'll be trying this soon!

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  30. RavieNomNomsJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Those look gorgeous! I bet they taste even better than they look too!

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  31. SoundspicyJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Looks very tempting and flavorful..

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  32. Angie's RecipesJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    They look so tasty! Love the cardamom.

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  33. Sobha ShyamJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    flavourful and yummy pastries..

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  34. JulieJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Lovely cute shaped pastries..yummy!!

    Erivum Puliyum

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  35. NehaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Look very tempting...

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  36. Cucina49January 13, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Ooh, those are pretty! A great use for cardamom, which is underused in my book.

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  37. Priya SureshJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Omg, cardamom pastries looks super pretty and quite addictive.

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  38. kitchen flavoursJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    This looks good, love the cardamom!

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  39. UmaJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    mmm. looks so tempting.

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  40. Reshmi MaheshJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Pastries look superb...Love the flavor...

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  41. CREATIVE KHADIJAJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Slam my dear friend,
    your pastries are looking perfect! Yummy!thanks for sharing the recipe with us :)

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  42. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)January 14, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    Simple and beautiful, sounds wonderful. This is a must try!

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  43. Sanjeeta kkJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Like the easy and scrumptious goody!

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  44. easyfoodsmithJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Delicious post Akheela! I first thought that it was Shakkar Para! Love the addition of cardamom.
    There is an award waiting for you at my blog. Please collect it :)

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  45. igloo cookingJanuary 14, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    me encanta adoro el cardamomo!!! tomo nota!

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  46. DiannaJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Could these be baked rather than fried? If so, what temperature would you bake them at? I can't wait to try your recipe!!!

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  47. Kitchen SimmerJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    These really look superb!! It would go lovely with a hot cup of coffee. :) Have a great weekend! ~ Ramona

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  48. EriJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Oh they must be really delicious, I love the scent and flavor of cardamom.. Have a great weekend Akheela!

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  49. VijithaJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    My most favorite spice is cardamon.I love to it to my tea or payasam or even pulao. They are absolutely amazing right? I am sure this pastry is super yummy. Can it be baked?

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  50. anthony stemkeJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    This is a lovely pastry, I love the fragrant cardamom.

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  51. betiJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    they look pretty good, the cardamom sounds like a great ingredient

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  52. Saraswathi GaneshanJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Simply superb, over the flavor..

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  53. One of Ottawa's Real FoodiesJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    This looks like it would a great treat to have with afternoon tea.

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  54. TesJanuary 16, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    It looks so lovely. Usually I don't like cardamom very much but this recipe definitely gonna make me rethink that :)

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  55. Shirley @ Kokken69January 16, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Sweet tea time pastry!

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  56. gizJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    What a beautiful aroma with cardomom. Akheela, check out this website http://www.saffronroadfood.com/

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  57. Helene DsouzaJanuary 16, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Cardamon pastries.. sounds interessting. Can u send me some over, please? =D

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  58. Alexis AKA MOMJanuary 16, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Oh goodness that sounds and looks like perfection!!! Thank you so much for stopping by, I'm your newest follower.

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  59. AnzzJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:22 PM

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  60. MumsfilibabaJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Looks really nice :P

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  61. PinayinTexasJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    What a delicious way to use cardamon! This pastry looks perfect!

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  62. UnknownJanuary 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I love the flavor of cardamom . Great recipe . You have some awards waiting for you at my blog. Please accept them.

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  63. Christine's PantryJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    This looks amazing.

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  64. PlatefulJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    So tempting, at the same time so simple too! How do you come up with so many new recipes?!!

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  65. HemaJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Very tempting and the cardamom flavor, can't wait to try some..

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  66. chitraj.hegdeJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    wow lovely combo of cardamom pastry.....never tried this kind of pastry.....looking delicious...

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  67. PavaniJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    very delicious n tempting pastries..

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  68. claire @ the realistic nutritionistJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    These are absolutely gorgeous. Amazing job!!

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  69. Magic of SpiceJanuary 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I adore cardamon...these look delicious!

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  70. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    These are absolutely lovely pastries! love them!

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  71. SandraJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Those look fantastic..what a great pastries..My mom use to make something similar over holidays and I always enjoyed eating them!
    Great recipe and photo too!!!

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  72. SimplyfoodJanuary 22, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    These look drool worthy.

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  73. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    I absolutely need to make this! But there is no cardamom around here, might need to use some cinnamon.

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  74. RamyaFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    That looks superb!! How did i miss this one for soo many days:-( I am soo going to try this!

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  75. Medeja- CranberryJamFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Oh I love the cardamom in sweets.. I think I should save this one :) thanks for another great recipe

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