An Indian sweet — a deep-fried pastry dumpling with a crispy exterior and a filling of sweet coconut, sugar, cardamom, and sometimes nuts or dry fruit. Karanji is particularly associated with Maharashtrian cuisine and is a traditional Diwali sweet. Similar confections exist across India under different names (gujiya in the north, kajjikayalu in Andhra). The name and recipe are specific to Maharashtra.
Her mother spent an afternoon making karanji before Diwali, filling the kitchen with the smell of hot oil and coconut.
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(India) A sweet dumpling made with coconut.
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