Gujia/ Somasi

Ingredients Khoya (Milk Fudge)   1 kg powdered Sugar   500 gm Refined flour   500 gm Clarified butter / ghee  6 tbsp Raisins  3 tbsp Chironji   2 tbsp or you can see finely chopped cashew nuts/ almonds and even some grated dry coconut/ copra warm water   100 ml Oil for deep frying Method Combine the flour with 6tbsp of melted ghee (clarified butter).  Rub lightly using your fingers.  Add a tbsp. of warm water to make smooth dough.  Add more water if required.  Cover with a wet cloth and set aside. In a heavy bottom pan, saute the khoya at low flame till smooth and lightly fragrant. Add the cardamom powder, raisins, chironji, and powdered sugar.  Allow the mixture to cool. Divide the mixture into 20 equal parts. Knead the dough for two minutes again.  Divide the dough into 20 equal sized balls. Roll each ball into a disc of 4" diameter.  Place one part of the stuffing in the middle of the disc and wet the edges with a little water. Fold over the disc to a half circle and press the sides firmly.  Press the sides with a fork to make impressions or twist with your thumb and forefinger to make a rope like pattern. Complete all the discs in a similar manner. Heat the oil and add the gujias/somasis 2 at a time to medium hot oil. Reduce the heat and fry to a golden pink. Fry all the gujias, drain well and allow to cool. These can be stored for a week at least, if it lasts ! those interested in cancer & health related topics are free to see my blog- http://cancersupportindia.blogspot.com/ for crochet designs, my blog, those who like a particular design are free to mail me http://My Crochet  Creations.blogspot.com For info. about knee replacement, be free to view my blog- http://knee replacement-stickclub.blogspot.com