Gujiya is a traditional Indian sweet pastry that is particularly popular during festivals like Holi and Diwali. These delicious pastries are filled with a rich mixture of nuts, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk, then deep-fried to golden perfection. They are a delightful treat enjoyed by people of all ages. This Delicious Gujiya Recipe will surely elevate your festive celebrations with its irresistible blend of crispy pastry and flavorful fillings!
Delicious Gujiya Recipe: A Sweet Treat for Dessert Lovers
Gujiya is a delectable Indian dessert made by enclosing a flavorful filling of nuts, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk within a crispy pastry shell. This recipe yields 16 pieces of delightful Gujiyas that are perfect for serving during festive occasions.
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
- For Chasni Sugar Syrup:
- Sugar – 300gm
- Water – 3/4 cup
- Saffron Strands
Instructions
- Step 1: To make the filling, roast semolina (suji) on 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. Knead the dough once again. 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 gujiya, sealing the edges with little water. Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown.
- Step 4: To seal, use gujiya moulds or press with the ends of a fork or simply twist with your hand.
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Notes
- Create a soft, elastic dough for flaky Gujiyas by incorporating ghee for added richness.
- Ensure a secure seal to prevent filling leakage when frying Gujiya sweets.
- Achieve a golden, crispy texture by frying Gujiyas in medium-hot oil.
- Dip your Gujiyas in warm sugar syrup for a sweet, glossy finish.
- You can experiment with different fillings like chocolate or gulkand (rose filling).
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