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Karanjia

Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 1 people

Recipe Ingredients

  For Cover
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozPlain flour - (maida)
1 tablespoon 15mlGhee
  Water to knead
  For Filling
1/2 cup 46g / 1.6ozCoconut flakes fine
1/2 cup 118mlKhoya
1 tablespoon 15mlPoppy seeds - (khuskhus)
1 teaspoon 5mlCardamon powder
1 tablespoon 15mlCrushed almond
1/4 cup 49g / 1.7ozSugar ground
10   Raisins - up to 15

Recipe Instructions

For cover:

Roast khoya to a light pink by stirring continuously over low heat.

Cool and break in fine crumbs with fingers.

Mix flour and ghee well.

Add enough water to make soft pliable dough.

Keep aside.

For filling :

Roast coconut flakes lightly. Cool.

Mix all other ingredients.

Check for sweetness.

Make small (4 ") rounds, not too thin not too thick .

Place 1 teaspoon filling in one half of round .

Fold over the other half, sealing in the mixture.

Seal edges by twisting or pressing together .

Make all in t he same way.

Dry on clean cloth for 30 minutes.

Deep fry in hot ghee on low till light brown on both sides.

Drain and cool completely before storing.

Note: You may use a karanjia mould for filling them if available.

Making time: 1 hour.

Makes: 13 to 15 pieces.

Source:
Femina Magazine

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