Karanji (Gujiya) Recipe

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Karanji (Gujiya)
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 liter oil (for frying )
  • 3 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 6 oz almonds
  • 6 oz raisins
  • 1 tbsp poppy seed

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl combine the salt, flour and ghee. Mix together well.
  2. Gradually add water and knead to form a firm dough. Cover with wet cloth and set aside.
  3. For the stuffing: Cook the coconut (use fresh or dried) sugar, milk, chopped almonds and raisins, cardamom powder, and poppy seeds(optional) till the milk evaorates.
  4. Divide the dough into 20-25 sections, roll them out into flat round pancakes. Place a spoon of stuffing at the centre and fold the pancake in half. Use a cutter to create the fluted crescent border and cut off excess dough. You can seal the edges by applying a little milk and pressing down hard.
  5. After all the karanjis are stuffed, fry them in very hot oil for 2-3 minutes or till golden brown, remove onto paper towels and allow to cool.
  6. The karanji can last for 7-8 days if stored in an air tight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 609.42 Kcal (2552 kJ)
Calories from fat 253.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.12g 43%
Cholesterol 15.13mg 5%
Sodium 44.34mg 2%
Potassium 513.24mg 11%
Total Carbs 87.52g 29%
Sugars 51.17g 205%
Dietary Fiber 4.81g 19%
Protein 9.26g 19%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 134.7mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 318.83 Kcal (1335 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.71g 43%
Cholesterol 7.91mg 5%
Sodium 23.2mg 2%
Potassium 268.51mg 11%
Total Carbs 45.79g 29%
Sugars 26.77g 205%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 19%
Protein 4.85g 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 18%
Calcium 70.5mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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