Dilpasand
: Flaky Pastry Pockets with Tutti-Frutti Coconut Filling

Name: ~Dilpasand~: Flaky Pastry Pockets with Tutti-Frutti Coconut Filling
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For the Dough; 250 g Maida (all-purpose flour); 1 tsp Instant dry yeast; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/4 tsp Salt; 125 ml Warm milk; 50 g Butter (melted); For the Filling; 150 g Desiccated coconut; 75 g Tutti-frutti; 25 g Glace cherries; 50 g Cashews; 25 g Almonds; 50 g Powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder; 45 g Butter (melted); For Brushing; 2 tbsp Milk

80 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

Veg

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Dilpasand, also known as Dilkush, is a beloved Indian bakery snack that fits perfectly into sweet snack recipes. Made with soft bread or pastry dough, it’s filled with a sweet blend of desiccated coconut, tutti-frutti, nuts, and cardamom. The name translates to “heart’s delight,” and it's often enjoyed with tea or as a light dessert. While it’s especially popular in South Indian bakery culture, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Dilpasand is also found in Kerala, though it’s not traditionally part of Kerala cuisine. A nostalgic treat, Dilpasand stands out as one of the most cherished regional recipes for its delightful flavour, simplicity, and colourful charm

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For the Dough

250 gMaida (all-purpose flour)

1 tspInstant dry yeast

1 tbspSugar

1/4 tspSalt

125 mlWarm milk

50 gButter (melted)

For the Filling

150 gDesiccated coconut

75 gTutti-frutti

25 gGlace cherries

50 g Cashews

25 gAlmonds

50 gPowdered sugar

1/2 tspCardamom powder

45 gButter (melted)

For Brushing

2 tbspMilk