Nevri/Karanji/Gujiya Recipe
The festival of light is incomplete with this sweet preparation ,Gujiya .It is also called Karanji in Odisha and Nevri in Goa.
Servings Prep Time
20piece 30minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
20piece 30minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a bowl mix the maida, semolina and the salt.Add ghee and mix it well. You will get a coarse texture. Add water and prepared a soft dough.Cover the dough with a damp cloth and keep it aside.
  2. Start preparing the filling. In a pan add grated coconut ,poppy seed ,jaggery and cook at medium flame for 5 minute. Add cardamom powder.
  3. Grind peanut to a coarse powder. Add this to coconut and cook for 2 minute .The filling should be dry .Switch of the flame and let the mixture cool a bit.
  4. Now divide dough into 20 equal part .Roll each dough into a circular disc.
  5. spread sufficient filling on it. Fold it as half-circle and seal it properly.
  6. To seal the edge ,you can grease the edge with a little water using your finger .It will help you to seal it properly.
  7. Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai ,fry prepared stuffed dumplings at medium flame.
  8. Adjust the heat , don’t fry it at high temperature .It generally takes 2 to 3 minute for each batch to fry .Then only the outer skin will be crunchy.
  9. You can keep them at air-tight container for 2 to 3 day at room temperature.