Karanjia Recipe

How to Make Karanjia Recipe ( करंजिया रेसिपी )

Ingredients for Karanjia Recipe

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. cardamom powder
1 tbsp. crushed almond
1/4 cup sugar ground
10 to 15 raisins

Method :

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 tsp. 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 the 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.