​Make the Rava Base: Heat a pan and dry roast 1 cup of unroasted semolina (rava) lightly. Pour in 2 cups of milk and add a pinch of salt, stirring continuously. Cook until the milk is completely absorbed and the mixture thickens into a soft dough consistency. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly. While still warm, knead the dough well until smooth and perfect.

​Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine freshly grated coconut, 2 tablespoons of milk powder, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Rub and mix it well with your hands so it forms a slightly sticky filling. (Shaping small portions of this filling beforehand makes wrapping easier).

​Roll and Shape: Grease a rolling board or counter top with a little oil. Take half of the rava dough, place it on the board, and roll it out with a rolling pin (keep it slightly thick, not too thin). Place small portions of the coconut filling onto the sheet, fold the dough over the filling, and use a sharp-edged glass or small bowl to cut out neat crescent or round shapes. Carefully seal the edges tightly so the filling doesn't leak out during frying. (Note: You can also make some plain pieces without filling, which kids especially love!)

​Prepare Sugar Syrup: In a separate pan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat until the sugar completely dissolves into a thin syrup (it doesn't need to reach a single-thread consistency), then turn off the heat.

​Fry the Snacks: Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Carefully drop the prepared snacks into medium-hot oil and deep fry on medium flame, flipping occasionally, until they turn a nice golden-brown color.

​Soak in Syrup: Remove the fried snacks using a slotted spoon, draining excess oil, and immediately drop them into the warm sugar syrup. Let them soak, flipping them over occasionally so the syrup absorbs well into the inside.

​Transfer to a serving plate, optionally drizzle a little remaining syrup on top for a glossy finish, and serve warm or at room temperature!