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Gujiya

Gujiya

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Crispy sweet dumplings filled with khoya and dry fruits.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • For Dough:
  • 2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
  • 4 tbsp ghee (for moyan)
  • Water (to knead)
  • A pinch of salt
  • For Filling:
  • 1 cup khoya (mawa)
  • ΒΌ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almond, cashew, pistachio)
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • Raisins (optional)
  • For Frying:
  • Oil or ghee

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough
  • Mix maida, ghee, and salt.
  • Rub to form a breadcrumb texture.
  • Knead into a stiff dough using water. Cover and rest for 30 mins.
  • Prepare the Filling
  • Roast khoya lightly until it turns slightly golden. Cool.
  • Mix roasted khoya, powdered sugar, nuts, coconut, cardamom powder.
  • Shape the Gujiyas
  • Roll small portions of dough into circles.
  • Place a spoonful of filling in the center.
  • Fold over into a half-moon shape. Seal edges properly using water.
  • You can press with a fork or hand-crimp for traditional design.
  • Deep fry gujiyas in medium-hot oil until golden and crisp.
  • (Optional: Dip fried gujiyas in light sugar syrup if you want a glazed version.)