Crispy & Authentic Karanji Recipe | Sweet Gujiya | How To Make Karanji/Gujiya | Diwali Special

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk can reduce calories while maintaining moisture.

Start by making the dough with 1 cup Plain Flour, 2 tbsp Semolina, and 2 and a half tbsp Ghee.

Mix the ingredients and add Water to make a soft dough.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut, 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar, 1 tbsp Raisins, 1 tbsp Cashew Nut pieces, 1 tbsp Almond pieces, 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder, and 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds.

Shape the dough into small balls and keep them covered with a wet cloth.

Roll out one ball of dough into a circle, not too thin.

Cut the rolled dough with a ring to get equal-sized circles.

Apply a little Water on the edge of the circle.

Place a tsp of the filling in the center and seal the edges by pressing them together.

Shape the edge by pressing and folding it inside, then press the tip and fold it again.

Remove any excess edge from the gujiya.

Prepare a batch of Karanjis to fry in medium hot Oil.

Fry the Karanjis on low flame, flipping them over until they are golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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