Pudachi Karanji / Layered Gujiya- Maharashtrian Cuisine
Karanji is a traditional Maharashtrian fried sweet dumpling made on special occasions like Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi. Pudachi Karanji means the one having layers. A typical Maharashtrian Diwali Faral is incomplete without these delectable crescent shaped Karanjis. I always prepare this dish on Lakshmi Poojan day as naivedhyam.The Outer cover of this layered Karanji is made from Maida and Suji , while the stuffing can be either made from fresh or dry Coconut, along with dry fruits. To make the layers, 3 chapatis are rolled out of the dough and a spread ( Sata) is made using ghee and cornflour or rice flour and applied between these 3 chapati layers . The layers are rolled out, cut into small pieces and again each piece is individually rolled to a small round, stuffed with the filling and sealed, giving it a crescent shape. Finally the Karanjis are deep fried in Ghee .#diwalirecipe
