Karanji also known as Kajjikayalu are deep fried sweet dumplings made with a filling of coconut, powdered sugar and nuts. These are simply delicious & are an addictive festive treat made during Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Sankranti and Holi. Karanji is the Maharashtrian name for this fried dumpling or fried pastry and is also known by different names such as gujiya, kajjikayalu, karjikayi & sweet somas in different regions of India. Each of these have a slightly different filling.