About
Gujiya is a popular Indian sweet snack made with a filling of khoya, sugar, and nuts. It is usually deep-fried in ghee or oil and is often served during festivals such as Holi and Diwali. The dough is made with all-purpose flour, semolina, and ghee. The filling is made with khoya, sugar, and nuts such as almonds, cashews, and raisins. The gujiya is then deep-fried until golden brown. It is usually served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
7.4
Fats
40.2
Carbs
29.1
Fibre
2.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
all
1 cup
purpose flour
ghee
1/4 cup
salt
1/4 teaspoon
warm water
1/4 cup
mawa (khoya)
1/2 cup
powdered sugar
1/4 cup
cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon
finely chopped dry fruits (almonds, cashews, raisins)
1/4 cup
Directions
Step 1:
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt.
Step 2:
Add the warm water and knead the mixture into a soft dough.
Step 3:
Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 4:
In a separate bowl, mix together the mawa, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and dry fruits.
Step 5:
Divide the dough into small balls.
Step 6:
Roll out each ball into a thin circle.
Step 7:
Place a spoonful of the mawa mixture in the center of the circle.
Step 8:
Fold the circle in half and press the edges together to seal.
Step 9:
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the gujiyas until golden brown.
Step 10:
Serve hot.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 17241 users have chowed down on Gujiya a whopping 31592 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
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Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Gujiya is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 17241 users have chowed down on Gujiya a whopping 31592 times.
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