Rote is a teacake made from semolina and eggs. It is a common jar snack in most of the kokni households. You can also make eggless or vegetarian version of this recipe by replacing eggs with butter milk.
How to make Rote:
Ingredients:
500 gms fine semolina
3 large eggs (or 1 cup buttermilk)
100 gms butter (at room temperature)
6 tbsp sugar (or as per taste)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp saffron strands
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
A pinch of salt
Slivered almonds for garnishing
Directions:
1. Break eggs one by one in the bowl of electric mixer then add but and sugar and mix well till the sugar is almost melted.
2. Now add semolina little by little and keep folding in gently with the help of spatula. Add baking powder and salt and mix well at low speed for 2-3 minutes.
3. Finally add cardamom powder and saffron and mix everything well.
4. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile grease a baking tray and pour the mixture in it. It shouldn't be very thick layer as Rote rise while baking. Decorate with slivered almonds and raisins if you want.
6. Place the tray in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or till it turns slightly golden on the top.
7. Remove from oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes then cut into squares. Store in a airtight jar or container.
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