Sieve the flour and besan into a bowl. Rub ghee into the flour with fingertips. Bind with water. Knead well until dough is smooth. Cover and chill for 15 minutes. Mix all filling ingredients together. For the syrup, dissolve the sugar in the water. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir in saffron and liquid. Roll out dough into flat discs about 4" in diameter. Place a dessert spoon (dsp) of filling in the centre. Seal the dough. Fry kachoris over a slow flame in hot oil. When golden, drain. Break the top of the kachoris and pour in 1 tbsp saffron syrup before serving.

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