Karanji (Gujiya)

Ingredients:

1) 1 cup All Purpose flour
2) 5 tablespoon Suji
3) 1 pinch Salt
4) 3 tbsp Ghee
5) 1 cup Grated coconut
6) 3 1/4 cups Sugar
7)Oil (for frying)
8) 1 1/2 cups Milk
9) Few Almonds
10) Few Raisins
11) 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
12) 1 tbsp Poppy seeds

Method :

• In a mixing bowl combine the salt, flour and ghee. Rub in well. Gradually add water and knead to form a firm dough. Cover with wet cloth and set aside.
• For the stuffing: Cook the coconut (use fresh or dried) sugar, milk, chopped almonds and raisins, cardamom powder, and poppy seeds(optional) till the milk evaorates.
• Divide the dough into 20-25 sections, roll them out into flat round pancakes. Place a spoon of stuffing at the centre and fold the pancake in half. Use a cutter to create the fluted crescent border and cut off excess dough. You can seal the edges by applying a little milk and pressing down hard.
• After all the karanjis are stuffed, fry them in very hot oil for 2-3 minutes or till golden brown, remove onto paper towels and allow to cool.
• The karanji can last for 7-8 days if stored in an air tight container.