Explore “Crunchy Veggie Delight Encased in Golden Knafeh,” a guilt-free, satisfying option that honours traditional ingredients. Scroll down through drool-worthy visuals before trying it yourself.
⏰ Prep Time : 20 mins, 🍲 Air fry Time : 30 mins, 🍴 Makes : 6-8 pieces
🌾 Ingredients :
- Filing
Shredded Phyllo Dough (250g) – Flexible dough for crafting intricate shapes.
Pure Ghee (1/3 cup) – Rich, aromatic element boosting every bite.
Boiled Vegetables (Tenderized) – Blend of softened texture and natural sweetness
+Medium-size mashed Potato (1)
+1/3 cup Green Peas
+1 Carrot cube
- Culinary Building Blocks
Finely Chopped Onion (1) Tomato (1) Garlic (1/4 tsp) & Ginger (1/4 tsp) – Vital components lending flavours, textures, and depth.
- Dipping White Sauce Components
All-purpose flour (1 tablespoon)
Milk/Alternative (1/2 cup)) – Key additions for silky smooth creamy finish
- Presentation Elements
Roughly Chopped Spring Onions (1) – Livening the plate with colour & aromatics
- Enhancing Condiments
Salt, Black Pepper, Coriander powder, Fennel seed Powder, Clove Powder, Oregano seasoning (Each to taste) – Elevating the inherent flavours.
- Moistening Agent
Canola oil (2 tablespoons) – Infusing a gentle moistness while avoiding dryness during cooking.
♨️ Quick preparation steps :
- Combine phyllo dough and melted ghee, set aside.
- Sauté chopped mixed vegetables, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and seasonings with canola oil. After ten minutes, remove from stove.
- Dry roast flour for five minutes on low flame, whisk while adding oil, condiments and milk, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Preheat air fryer @ 160° C for 5 mins.
- Slightly coat baking tin with ghee, place 1 layer of shredded phyllo dough, top-up with veggies mixture, generously pour white sauce and cover with another layer of dough.
- Bake @ 150° C for 25 mins and continue baking for additional 5 mins until golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove it on a wired rack to cool
🍽 Assembling :
- Once knafeh is cooled, carefully place it on a serving plate.
- Drizzle some white sauce over the top of the crunchie delight, followed by a sprinkle of freshly chopped green onions. Finally, serve the delicious dish warm for enhanced taste and texture experience. Bon appétit! 😋
