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Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center Recipe

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center Recipe

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Author :Antara Basu
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Published : Oct 28, 2026

Fusion desserts bring together the best of both worlds like nothing else. This Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk karanji too is one such festive recipe.

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Difficulty:medium

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Serves:6

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Time:55 mins

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Contains egg: No

Although it is a Holi staple, Karanji, also known as gujiya, is also popular during Diwali celebrations in India. These crispy, deep-fried sweet dumplings are filled with natural ingredients like coconut, desi ghee, and mawa. Often served during festivals, Karanji is cherished for a classic flaky outer shell that warmly encases a sweet interior. However, to add a modern twist to the traditional method, this recipe also includes Cadbury Dairy Milk for an ooey-gooey comfort that melts in the mo......Read More

For the Recipe

  • Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate: 2 large bars
  • All-Purpose Flour (Maida): 1.5 cups
  • Semolina (Suji / Rava): 2 tbsp
  • Melted Ghee: 3 tbsp
  • Salt: A pinch
  • Water: As required (⅓ cup)
  • Mawa (Khoya / Milk Solids): 1 cup
  • Powdered Sugar: 3 to 4 tbsp
  • Desiccated Coconut: 2 tbsp
  • Oil: 2 cups

Directions

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Flour Semolina Salt
Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, and a pinch of salt.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Rubbing Ghee Into Flour
Step 2

Add the warm melted ghee and rub it into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Kneading Dough
Step 3

Gradually add warm water and knead into a semi-stiff dough.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Dough Resting Damp Cloth
Step 4

Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 25–30 minutes.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Melting Chocolate Mawa
Step 5

Heat a pan, add mawa, desiccated coconut & chopped Dairy Milk together. Cook until the chocolate melts & mix with mawa. Let it cool.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Stuffing Dough Circle
Step 6

Divide the dough into small balls, roll it out into a small circle, and place the prepared chocolate mawa stuffing into the corner.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Folded Half-Moon Shape
Step 7

Fold the circle over into a half-moon shape, sealing the edges tightly by pressing them together.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Frying Karanjis
Step 8

Heat oil in a medium-sized pan. Fry prepared karanjis slowly on low heat, turning occasionally, until the crust turns golden-brown and crisp.

Karanji Recipe With Dairy Milk-Stuffed Mawa: A Rich Diwali Sweet With A Gooey Center - Garnished Karanji Cooling
Step 9

Let them cool for some time, garnish & enjoy.

Tips:

These are exceptionally delicious when served slightly warm, allowing the Dairy Milk center to stay gooey and molten when you take a bite.

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