Mawa Karanji, Gujiya Recipe

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mawa gujia is a famous Indian mithai most often made during Holi and Diwali. Learn how to make khoya karanji.

Gujiya is a traditional sweet made with fresh coconut. With time it has just got even more luxurious! Try this version of Karanji, which features a stuffing of mawa perked up with myriad nuts and dried fruits.

You will also love the rich, milky aroma, the softness of the mawa and the crunch of the nuts in this delectable mithai - mawa gujia.

To make mawa karanji, combine plain flour, ghee and salt in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a firm dough using enough water. Cover the dough with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes. Combine the mawa, raisins, almonds, pistachios, sugar, cardamom powder and saffron in a deep bowl and mix well using your hands. Divide the dough and stuffing into 12 equal portions and keep aside. Roll out a portion of the dough and place a portion of the stuffing in the centre, fold it over to make a semi-circle and press the sides well. Twist the sides of the karanji inwards to form pleats. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai and deep-fry a few karanjis at a time, on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Serve immediately or cool completely and store.

Khoya karanji is a perfect recipe to add to your Diwali plans, plans, as its richness gels with the festive melee. Every Maharashtrian house has a tradition of making these gujiyas and sharing with their friends and relatives during this festival.

While the pinching of the sides of the gujiya is an art to be learnt and mastered, it is not so difficult too. Follow the exact procedure given and within one or two trials you will be happy to have learnt to make it.

Tips for mawa karanji. 1. Make slivers of almond and pistachio only so they blend very well with the mawa. 2. Fry the on a medium flame and not fast, else they will not cook from the inside. 3. These mawa karanji stay fresh in an air tight container for 2 days only.

Try our other festival sweet recipes like Quick Kalakand, Pista Choco Roll and Dry Fruit Barfi.

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