Karanjia

Ingredients

For cover

  • 1 cup plain flour (maida)
  • 1 tbsp. ghee
  • water to knead

    For filling

  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes fine
  • 1/2 cup khoya
  • 1 tbsp. poppy seeds (khuskhus)
  • 1 tsp. cardamon powder
  • 1 tbsp. crushed almond
  • 1/4 cup sugar ground
  • 10 to 15 raisins

    Method

    For cover

    Step 1: Roast khoya to a light pink by stirring continuously over low heat.
    Step 2: Cool and break in fine crumbs with fingers.
    Step 3: Mix flour and ghee well.
    Step 4: Add enough water to make soft pliable dough.
    Step 5: Keep aside.

    For filling

    Step 1: Roast coconut flakes lightly. Cool.
    Step 2: Mix all other ingredients.
    Step 3: Check for sweetness.

    Step 1: Make small (4 ") rounds, not too thin not too thick .
    Step 2: Place 1 tsp. filling in one half of round .
    Step 3: Fold over the other half, sealing in the mixture.
    Step 4: Seal edges by twisting or pressing together .
    Step 5: Make all in t he same way.
    Step 6: Dry on clean cloth for 30 minutes.
    Step 7: Deep fry in hot ghee on low till light brown on both sides.
    Step 8: Drain and cool completely before storing.
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