Gujiya | Indian Dessert
India Cuisine
Gujiya is a classic Indian festive dessert made with a crispy, flaky outer shell and a rich filling of roasted mawa (khoya), sugar, cardamom, and dry fruits. It is especially popular during Holi and Diwali and is best enjoyed once cooled and crisp.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Maida
- 4 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup Mawa (Khoya)
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 2 tbsp Almonds
- 2 tbsp Cashew Nuts
- 2 tbsp Pistachios
- 1 tbsp Raisins
- 2 tbsp Dessicated Coconut
Instructions
- 1
Add 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida) to a bowl. Add 4 tbsp ghee and mix well until the flour looks like breadcrumbs.
- 2
Add water little by little and make a tight dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- 3
Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan. Add crumbled mawa and roast on low flame for 4–5 minutes until aromatic and slightly golden.
- 4
Turn off the heat and allow the roasted mawa to cool completely.
- 5
Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins, and coconut (optional). Mix well to form the stuffing.
- 6
Make small equal-sized dough balls and keep them ready for rolling.
- 7
Make small dough balls and roll each ball into a small circle like a poori.
- 8
Place 1 to 1.5 tbsp stuffing in the center of the rolled dough.
- 9
Fold into a half-moon shape. Seal the edges using a gujiya mould or pinch-and-fold pattern.
- 10
Heat oil or ghee on low-medium flame. Fry gujiyas in batches until golden and crisp.
- 11
Remove and place on tissue paper. Let them cool completely before storing.
- 12
Your Gujiya is ready. Enjoy this festive Indian sweet!
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