Karanji (A type of Sweet)

Karanji (A type of Sweet)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of wheat flour (ata) or
  white flour (maida)
• 4-5 tablespoon of ghee
• A pinch of salt
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For stuffing:

• 1 cup of grated coconut
• 3 cups of sugar
• 2 cups of milk
• 3-4 tablespoon chopped almonds
• 3-4 tablespoon raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Preparation:

1. In a big bowl mix flour with salt and ghee & rub in well. 
2. Add water and knead to form firm dough and cover with wet cloth and keep aside.

For Stuffing:

1. Cook the grated coconut with sugar, milk, chopped almonds and raisins, cardamom powder, and poppy seeds (optional) till the milk evaporate.
2. Divide the dough into 20-25 sections, roll them out into flat round pancakes. 
3. Place a spoon of stuffing at the center of the pancake and fold the pancake in half (like half moon).
4. Use a cutter to create the fluted crescent border and cut off excess dough. 
5. You can seal the edges by applying a little milk and pressing down hard.
6. After all the karanjis are stuffed, fry them in very hot oil till golden brown.
7. Keep on a paper napkin and allow to cool.