Gujia/Karanjia

A Diwali Sweet

Ingredients

For the cover :

1 cup plain flour (maida)

1 tbs. ghee (clarified butter)

Water to knead

For the filling :

1/2 cup coconut flakes, fine

1/2 cup khoya

1tbs poppy seeds (khuskhus)

1tsp cardamom powder

1tbs crushed almond

1/4 cup sugar, ground

10 to 15 raisins

Method

For the cover :

1. Mix flour and Ghee(clarified butter) well. Add enough water to make soft pliable dough. Keep aside.

For the filling :

1. Roast khoya to a light pink by stirring continuously over low heat. Cool and break in fine crumbs with fingers.
2. Now roast coconut flakes lightly. Cool. Mix all other ingredients. Check for sweetness.

To Proceed :

1. Make small round, not too thin, not too thick.
2. Place 1 tsp. filling in one half of round. Fold over the other half, sealing in the mixture.
3. Seal edges by twisting or pressing together. Make all in the same way.
4. Dry on clean cloth for 30minutes. Deep fry in hot Ghee(clarified butter) on low flame till light brown on both sides.
5.Drain and cool completely before storing.