Thinking of making Gujiya at home? It's super easy! Just follow these 7 simple steps and get this tasty mithai ready for Holi.
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First, collect all your ingredients. For the dough, you'll need 2 cups maida, 4 tbsp ghee, and water. For the filling, get 1 cup khoya, ½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup chopped nuts (badam, kaju, pista), 2 tbsp desiccated coconut, and ½ tsp cardamom powder. And for frying, keep ghee or oil handy.
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Now, let's make the dough. In a big bowl, mix the maida and melted ghee. Slowly add water and knead it into a firm dough. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Time for the filling! Heat a little ghee in a pan. Roast the khoya in it till it turns light golden. Now, add the sugar, chopped nuts, coconut, and cardamom powder. Mix everything properly and let the mixture cool down.
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Now, back to the dough. Take small portions of the dough and roll them out into thin circles. Make sure each circle is about four inches wide.
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Let's stuff the gujiyas. Put a spoonful of the filling right in the center of a dough circle. Apply some water on the edges. Now, fold it into a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal it. You can use a fork or a gujiya mould to get that classic design.
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It's frying time! Heat ghee or oil in a kadhai or deep pan. Gently drop the gujiyas in and fry them on a medium-low flame. Keep frying until they become golden brown and perfectly crispy.
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Almost done! Take the fried gujiyas out of the oil. Place them on paper towels. This will soak up all the extra oil.
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And they're ready! Once the gujiyas have cooled down, you can serve them immediately. Or, store them in an airtight container to enjoy later.
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