Boil 1/2 cup water in a vessel and add all the specified sugar in it. Stir till the sugar is melted.
Add grated coconut, cardamom powder, cashew nuts, raisins and cook for 5 minutes in low flame.
In a large bowl add all purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and mix well until you get a smoot chappati like dough. Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten them into discs.
Spoon a tablespoon of filling on half of the disc and fold the other side. Press down the sides with fingers and seal it. You can take a fork and press the edges with that teeth of fork which gives you a fine texture.
Deep fry the Pallada in hot oil until light brown in colour.