How to make Gujhiya Recipe

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Prep Time 15 Minutes

Cooking Time 20 Minutes

Servings 2-3

Rating

Gujhiya is a classic Indian sweet among Holi special dishes. It is made with all purpose flour, mawa and nuts. Gujhiya is crispy from outside and rich in taste from inside. Let us see how to make gujhiya can be prepared.

Ingredients

For outer cover:

1 cupAll purpose flour
1 tablespoonGhee (butter)
¼ cup + 1 tablespoonWater
A pinchof salt

For stuffing:

½ cupMawa(khoa)
4Cashew nut (chopped)
4Almonds (chopped)
12-15Raisin
1 tablespoonCoconut (desiccated)
3 tablespoonsSugar
¼ teaspoonCardamom powder
A pinchGrated nutmeg
For fryingGhee or oil

Directions

Step1Put a pan on medium flame and heat the mawa.
Step2Cook it for 3-4 minutes, switch off the flame when it turns brown in colour.
Step3Then add cashew nuts, almonds, raisin.
Step4Now keep it aside to get cold.
Step5Meanwhile, take all purpose flour, salt and ghee and make the dough.
Step6Start adding little water at a time and make smooth dough.
Step7Cover it and put aside for 15 minutes.
Step8Now, add sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg, cashews, almonds and raisins, please make sure that mawa is cold otherwise, the sugar will start melting.
Step9Mix it well with hands.
Step10Now, divide the dough into 10 equal portions. Roll into a smooth ball and flatten it between your palms.
Step11Roll the balls into a 4 inch diameter circle using a rolling pin and rolling board.
Step12Fill about a tablespoon, stuff in central.
Step13Apply little water around the edges with your finger.
Step14Fold it into a semicircle. Seal the edges by pressing it. You can use gujhiya molds as well.
Step15Please make sure that gujhiya sealed tightly. If it is not sealed properly then it will open up while frying and it will be a big mess.
Step16Cover the gujhiya with kitchen towel and do not let them get dry.
Step17Now, put a heavy bottom flame and heat the ghee or oil.
Step18Once it is hot enough, then fry a few at a time.
Step19Fry it till it gets golden brown and crispy from all sides.
Step20Gujhiya is ready to serve. Keep it in airtight container.