Matar Karanji

Introduction:
Matar Karanji is very popular snack within Maharashtra and other part of India. Its quick and easy to make. Its tasty and yet yummy.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup All purpose flour / Maida
3 tbsp Rava / Semolina
Oil
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
1/4 tsp Hing / Asafoetida
1 tsp Ginger Garlic and Green Chili Paste
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
2 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
2 tbsp Coconut
Salt to taste
1/2 cup Paneer
1 tbsp Lemon Juice



Method
Crust for Matar Karanji
Take maida / all purpose flour in the bowl and add fine sooji/rava in it. Add salt and mix.
Add oil and mix it well and make sure there are no lumps in it
Add water slowly and kneed it to nice and even dough. Rest the dough for around 20 mins
Matar stuffing
Heat up oil in the pan
Add cumin seeds and let it sizzle
Add Hing, ginger garlic paste and cook it for a min
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala and mix it well
Add coconut and mix it well
Add green peas, salt and small amount of water. Mix and allow it it to cook for 10~15 mins covered. Make sure to stir it in between to avoid sticking at the bottom
Add paneer and lemon juice and cook it for 3~4 mins
Transfer matar stuffing into bowl and mash it it with potato masher.
Matar stuffing is already
Matar Karanji Preparation
Take dough and divide them into small equal size balls
Take one of the bowl and roll it thin.
Add matar stuffing at the middle of the crust.
Apply small amount of water at the end of the crust and fold it to make it Karanji
Make some designs with the help of fork or karanji maker
Heat up oil in the pan for frying
Take karanji's and fry them till it gets light golden color
Matar karanji is already to serve.