Gujiya Recipe

Healthy gujiya is a nutritous twist on the taditional indian sweet . Made with wheat flour , filled with the mixture of nuts , dates n and jaggery gujiya is baked instend of deep fried let’s make gujiya

Ingredients

2 Cup wheat flour

2 Tablespoon ghee

As needed water

1 Cup chopped nuts

1 Cup jaggery

1 Cup chopped dates , pitted

As needed cardamom powder or rose water

Step:1

Take a bowl add wheat flour , ghee , and water make a prefect dough

Step:2

Take a another bowl  add chopped nuts , dates , jaggery to make filling

Step:3

Roll the dough into a circle shape and place a spoonfull of the filling in the center of each circle

Step:4

Fold the circle in the half and sheal the edges

Step:5

Place the gujiya on a baking tray bake in preheated at 180C for 20 minutes

Step:6

After 20 minutes allow the gujiya to be cool down for 10 minutes before serving

Step:7

The gujiya is ready serve it and enjoy the gujiya

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FAQs

1. What is Gujiya

Gujiya is a crescent-shaped, deep-fried pastry filled with sweetened khoya (mawa), nuts, and coconut, popular during Holi and other Indian festivals.

2. Can I bake Gujiya instead of frying

 Yes! Brush with ghee/oil and bake at 180°C for 25-30 mins until golden (less crispy than fried).

3. Why did my Gujiya crack while frying

• Dough too dry: Add water gradually.

• Overfilled: Leave space to seal edges properly.

• Oil not hot enough: Fry at medium heat.

4. How to store Gujiya

• Room temp: 1 week (airtight container).

• Fridge: 2 weeks.

• Freeze: 2 months (thaw before serving).

5. Can I use readymade mawa (khoya)

 Yes! Crumble and roast briefly to remove moisture.

6. Vegan alternatives

• Replace ghee with coconut oil.

• Use powdered sugar (some brands process with bone char).

Conclusion

Gujiya is more than a dessert—it’s a celebration of tradition and sweetness! With crispy layers and a melt-in-mouth filling, it’s worth the effort. Perfect for festivals or gifting, these golden pockets of joy will steal hearts.