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Loading...| 1 cup wheat flour | |
| 3 tablespoons ghee | |
| 1 pinch salt | |
| 1/2 liter oil ( for frying ) | |
| 1 cup grated coconut | |
| 3 1/4 cups sugar | |
| 1 1/2 cups milk | |
| 6 ounces almonds | |
| 6 ounces raisins | |
| 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder | |
| 1 tablespoon poppy seed |
| 1. | In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour and ghee. Mix well and add warm water to make a stiff dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes. |
| 2. | In a heated pan, add grated coconut, sugar, milk, almonds, raisins, cardamom powder and poppy seeds. Cook them together for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens. Let it cool. |
| 3. | Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in each of them and fold the circle over into a semi-circle. Pinch the edges to seal them. |
| 4. | In a pan, heat the oil for frying and add the karanji (gujiya) one at a time. Fry them until they turn golden brown. Take them out on a paper towel to remove excess oil. |
| 5. | Let them cool before serving. |
Flaky pastry with a sweet and nutty filling makes for a great dessert or snack.
Easy to make and can be stored for a few days in an airtight container.
High in calories and sugar, this dessert should be consumed in moderation.
The deep-frying process makes it high in fat as well.
Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E and antioxidants that are essential for the body.
Coconut is high in fiber and can help boost metabolism and improve heart health.
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