Lightly floured surface and fold until the pastry comes together, Wrap the pastry in cling film and chill for 10 mins. Glaze with the beaten egg, sprinkle with the extra castor sugar, then make a small cut in the tops. Fold in flour and cocoa powder and finally add melted butter. After 24 hours, mix the flour, dates, cocoa powder, baking powder, butter, spices and eggs along with the soaked fruit mixture in a large mixing bowl. When completely mixed, add maida and cocoa powder (seive together both the ingredients).

Source: Hindustan Times December 25, 2020 16:29 UTC