The hallmark of traditional Maharashtrian festive cooking. This deep-fried sweet pastry has a delectable stuffing and is a favourite across all age-groups. KARANJI Ingredients 2 cups refined flour (maida) 2 tbsps semolina (rawa) A pinch of salt 2-3 tbsps melted ghee Oil for greasing + for deep frying Stuffing 1 cup grated dried coconut 1½ tbsps finely chopped cashew nuts 1 tbsp poppy seeds (khas khas) ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ tsp green cardamom powder 2 tbsps raisins Method 1. To make the dough take refined flour in a parat. Add semolina salt melted ghee and 1 cup water and knead into a semi-stiff dough. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and set aside for 10-15 minutes. 2. To make the stuffing dry roast dried coconut till it turns golden in a non-stick pan. Add cashew nuts and poppy seeds and mix well. Transfer this into a bowl add powdered sugar green cardamom powder and raisins and mix well. Set aside to cool completely. 3. Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into a ball. Roll each ball into a small disc put a small portion of the stuffing in the centre. Fold over to make a semi-circle press the edges to seal and trim or fold to give it the desired shape. 4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Gently slide in the karanjis a few at a time and deep fry on medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent. 5. Allow to cool completely. Store in an air-tight container and serve as required. Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXf For more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com To get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signup Best cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQq Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoor Twitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sanjeevkapoor #SanjeevKapoor #karanji #karanjirecipe #diwalisnacks #diwalispecial sanjeev kapoor sanjeev kapoor recipe sanjeev kapoor recipes khana khazana chef sanjeev kapoor khana khazana recipes masterchef sanjeev kapoor indian recipes master chef indian food recipes karanji karanji recipe karanji saran karanji saran recipe karanjiche saran how to make karanji how to make karanji at home maharashtrian karanji maharashtrian karanji recipe diwali snacks diwali sweets diwali recipe diwali special maharashtrian snacks करंजी