Holi 2024: Making Gujiya? Try This Rich Khoya Filling
By Krati Purwar
March 1,9 2024
Gujiya is a traditional sweet that completes the colourful celebration of Holi. While it can feature a variety of fillings, khoya or mawa mix is the popular choice. It is rich in flavour and tastes delicious. Here is how to make the filling and prepare lip-smacking gujiya for the festival.
Ingredients
¼ cup ghee ½ cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder ½ cup khoya Ghee for frying Water according to need ¼ cup chopped dry fruits
Step 1
In a hot kadhai, add khoya and roast it until it fills your entire kitchen with its sweet aroma. Keep stirring while roasting.
Step 2
Mix khoya with powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts. Use your hands to combine everything into a sweet mixture.
Step 3
Knead the dough for gujiya using all-purpose flour, water, and ghee. Allow it to rest for at least 20-30 minutes before you start making gujiya.
Step 4
Roll lemon-sized dough balls and fill them with a moderate amount of khoya filling. Seal the edges with water and maida mixture.
Step 5
Cover gujiya with a soft cloth and allow them to rest for a while. After 30 minutes, deep fry them in hot oil or ghee.
Step 6
Keep gujiya on a tray to allow excess ghee to separate and store them in an airtight container. Your sweet dish is ready to be relished.
