Oznei Haman

Oznei Haman (meaning Haman's ears) or Haman Taschen are the triangular shaped Purim delicacy of Israel. Purim is celebrated on a full moon day according to the lunar calendar followed by the Jews. It occurs any time between mid Feb to mid March. Surprisingly it coincides with Masi Magam of Tamil Calendar and Holi. Anyways, Purim marks the celebration of the victory over the enemy, Haman. Its a kid's affair like the Halloween in the US.

Thanks to Ora who gave me the method of preparation.

We require,

2 eggs

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 & 1/2 cup of sugar

a pinch of salt

vanilla or rose essence

2 spoons baking powder

any filling - chocolate/dates spread/poppy seeds/marmalade/strawberry jam. I used chocolate in some and dates spread in a few. Traditionally it is made with poppy seed filling.

Preheat the oven to 180 degress.

Beat the eggs. Pour in the sugar, baking powder, the essence, pinch of salt and mix well. Add the flour and mix well. Spread the dough out and use a cookie cutter to make small circles or alternately just use your palm (grease your palm with olive oil or melted butter for it may stick) to spread out a lemon sized dough. Fill a small amount of chocolate and fold it in the form of a triangle.

That's it, make as many as you can. With the above quantity of ingredients I made 25 of the sizes in the picture. Place them on a cookie sheet or aluminium foil and bake for not more than 10 minutes.

Best had with a cup of chai :-)