Karanji | Gujiya Recipe

Karanji | Gujiya

  • Prep Time
    20 Minutes
  • Cook Time
    5 to 10 Minutes
  • Difficulty Level
    Beginner

Karanji | Gujiya is a lip-smacking Diwali snack for all.

Karanji | Gujiya is a mouthwatering snack made of coconut, roasted gram dal, cashew nuts. This is also known as ‘Karanji’ in Maharashtra and ‘Ghugra’ in Gujarat. It is a fried snack filled with yummy stuffing. By following this recipe, you will learn to make a perfect gujiya. There are many methods to prepare this snack. The stuffing used to make this snack differs from state to state across India. So, try this recipe at home and let us know how you liked it.

This yummy snack prepared by Sneha Shrupali – A lovely mom from Brisbane, Australia.

Tips and Suggestions by Mom Chef:-

  • Mix the refined flour and semolina in the right proportion and rest the dough for 20 minutes to get perfect texture and crispiness.
  • Fry it on a low flame.
  • Keep this in an airtight container.

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Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING:-
  • Dry coconut - 1 Cup grated
  • Roasted bengal gram/Daaliya dal - 1 Cup
  • Cashew nuts - 2 Tablespoon chopped
  • Cardamom powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
  • Powdered sugar - 2 Tablespoon
  • INGREDIENTS FOR DOUGH:-
  • Maida/Refined flour - 1 Cup
  • Suji/Semolina - 1/2 Cup
  • Water - as required to make the dough
  • Oil - as required for frying

Instructions

  1. PREPARING THE DOUGH:-
  2. Take a bowl and add refined flour, semolina. Mix and add water to make a medium-soft dough. Rest the dough for 20 minutes.
  3. PREPARING THE STUFFING:-
  4. Grind the roasted bengal gram/daaliya dal using grinder. Make a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl.
  5. Add grated dry coconut, cardamom powder, chopped cashew nuts, powdered sugar. Mix well.
  6. PREPARING THE KARANJI/GUJIYA:-
  7. Take a small sized dough ball. Roll it thin.
  8. Put a spoonful of stuffing in the centre.
  9. Fold it in half and seal the edges. Cut the edges with a cutter or knife. (you can also use a fork to seal it)
  10. Meanwhile, heat oil for frying.
  11. Once the oil is hot, fry the karanji on a low flame. Flip it and fry from both the sides.
  12. Fry until it turns nice golden brown. Then take it out.
  13. Let it cool. Keep it in an airtight container.
  14. Yummy 'Karanji | Gujiya' is ready to be served.

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