Khopra Karanji

Ingredients:

1 cup desiccated coconut, powdered
1/2 cup almonds, powdered
1/2 cup raisins, wiped clean
3/4 cup sugar, powdered
1 tsp. cardamom powder
2 pinches cinnamon powder

1 cup plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp. ghee
Water to knead

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients together, press lightly into a container.

2. Keep aside till required.

1. Mix flour and ghee well.

2. Add enough water to make soft pliable dough.

3. Keep aside.

1. Make small (4 ") rounds, not too thin not too thick of the dough.

2. Place 1 tsp. filling in one half of round .

3. Fold over the other half, sealing in the mixture.

4. Seal edges by twisting or pressing together .

5. Make all in t he same way.

6. Dry on clean cloth for 30 minutes.

7. Deep fry in hot ghee on low till light brown on both sides.

8. Drain and cool completely before storing.