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Coconut Karanji Rolls


  • Author: Vasanti
  • Yield: 25 rolls 1x

Description

A modern spin on Maharashtrian Coconut Karanji—turning classic fried dumplings with sweet coconut filling into baked puff pastry rolls.


Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups grated fresh coconut (thawed if using frozen)
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar (see FAQs & Notes)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

For the Rolls

  • 1 frozen puff pastry sheet (approx. 10 in. x 15 in.), thawed per package instructions
  • all purpose flour, for dusting
  • water, for sealing

Instructions

Making the Filling

  • In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients for the filling, except the toasted sliced almonds. 
  • Cook on the medium low heat, stirring frequently, to make sure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes till the coconut sugar is completely dissolved, the heavy cream is fully absorbed and the coconut is cooked through.
  • Turn the heat off and stir in the toasted sliced almonds. 
  • Cool for 20-30 minutes, till it comes down to almost room temperature. 

Making the Rolls

  • Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
  • Dust the working surface with some all purpose flour and place the thawed pastry sheet on it.
  • Dust some more flour on the pastry sheet and roll it out to make it thinner.
  • Cut the sheet into 5–3 in. wide equal strips along its length and then further cut each strip into 5 pieces, thus making 2 in. x 3 in. sized rectangular pieces. You should have about 25 pieces.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the prepared coconut filling into the center of the cut pastry piece.
  • Brush or use your pointer finger to dab water on one end of the of the pastry piece.
  • Roll the opposite end over the filling and press it on the watered side to seal it (see FAQs & Notes for prep ahead instructions). 

Baking the Rolls

  • Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Make sure to place them about 1-2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes till they turn golden brown.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.