Delicious Gujiya Recipe: A Sweet Treat for Dessert Lovers

Gujiya is a traditional Indian sweet pastry that holds a special place in festive celebrations, especially during Holi and Diwali. This deep-fried sweet delight is filled with a luscious mixture of khoya (mawa), grated coconut, chopped nuts, and sweetened condensed milk. A hint of cardamom enhances the flavor, making each bite a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.

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Ingredients

For Dough:

• All-Purpose Flour – 2 cups
• Ghee – 1/4 cup
• Salt – 1 pinch
• Water as required

For Stuffing:

• Ghee – 1/2 tsp
• Chopped Almonds – 2 tbsp
• Chopped Cashewnut – 2 tbsp
• Chopped Pista – 1 tbsp
• Desiccated Coconut – 3 tbsp
• Raisins – 1 tbsp
• Mawa Khoya – 200 gms
• Saffron Strands
• Cardamom Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Sugar Powder – 4 tbsp

Instructions

Step 1: To make the filling, roast semolina on a low flame till it changes color. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, cardamom powder, raisins, cashew nuts, almonds, and grated coconut. Cook on medium/low flame, stirring occasionally, till the mixture is dry. Divide into 16 portions.

Step 2: To prepare the dough, pour ghee into the flour. Add water and make it into a stiff dough. Knead the dough till pliable. Keep aside covered for 10-15 minutes. Divide into 16 balls.

Step 3: Roll each ball into a flat round. Place one portion of the filling, fold it over, and shape it into a gujiya, sealing the edges with a little water. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown.

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