100% Crispy & Authentic Karanji Recipe with Coconut Stuffing | Simple Festival Dessert Snack Recipes

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds add crunch and are often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water is a cost-effective option.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.

Add 1/4 cup of ghee to the flour and rub it until the mixture is crumbly.

Gradually add 1/4 cup of water and knead the dough until smooth; cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat 1 cup of mawa over low heat for about 5 minutes until it softens.

Add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder, 1/4 cup of chopped nuts, and 1/4 cup of raisins to the mawa; mix well and let cool.

Divide the rested dough into small balls and roll each ball into a circle.

Place a spoonful of the mawa filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with fingers.

In a deep pan, heat oil for frying over medium heat until hot.

Fry the gujiyas in batches until they are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes each.

Remove the fried gujiyas and drain them on paper towels; let them cool slightly.

Dust the gujiyas with powdered sugar before serving.

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