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Karanji
A sweet dish made from maida and filled with a coconut stuffing, popular during Ganesh Chathurthi and Diwali
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian, South Indian
Keyword:
Gujiya, Karanji,
Servings:
10
pieces
Ingredients
2
Cups
Maida
1
tbsp
Ghee
Salt
as per taste
Warm Milk
as required
Oil as required
for frying
For the filling:
2
Cups
Coconut
grated
2
Cups
Sugar
powdered
1/4
tsp
Nutmeg Powder
1/4
tsp
Ginger Powder
6-8
Cardamoms
1
tbsp
Ghee
1
tbsp
Maida
1
tbsp
Khus Khus
1/4
Cup
Mixed Dry Fruits
chopped
Instructions
Combine the maida, ghee and salt in a large bowl.
Add enough milk and mix well to a thick dough.
Cover & keep aside.
Dry roast the coconut and remove.
Heat little ghee in a pan.
Fry the maida and poppy seeds for a minute.
Remove and mix all the filling ingredients.
Grind them together and keep aside.
Make small balls of the dough.
Roll them into small puris.
Place some of the filling inside and fold to form a half-moon shape.
Using some water or milk, seal the edges.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium flame.
Fry the prepared karanjis until light golden brown.
Remove and drain excess oil.
Store in an airtight container.