Diwali Special Snacks Recipes - Quick & Easy To Make Savoury Recipes - Farsan Recipes For Diwali

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a distinct flavor while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Jaggery is a traditional sweetener often used in Indian desserts.

mixed dry fruits

🥗Healthier: dried fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: maida

Whole wheat flour offers more fiber.

Start by making the dough with plain flour, semolina, ghee, and a pinch of salt.

Mix these ingredients together and add some water to form a dough.

Apply a little water to the dough to prevent it from drying out and let it rest for 10 minutes.

For the filling, roast grated dry coconut until it changes color and set aside.

Roast finely chopped almonds for about 15 seconds and set aside.

Roast poppy seeds for 10 seconds, or substitute with sesame seeds if unavailable.

Heat a dash of ghee and add finely chopped dates to soften them for 10-15 seconds, then remove from heat.

Add finely chopped cashews and melted chocolate to the filling and mix well.

Roll small balls from the rested dough and roll them out to a medium thickness.

Cut the rolled dough into circles using a ring.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle, fold it in half, and seal the edges.

Pinch and fold the edges to create a decorative border.

Repeat until all Karanjis are shaped and ready to fry.

Heat oil and fry the Karanjis on medium heat until golden brown.

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