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.