Happy Holi 2023: Give Your Gujiya A Twist Of Love This Year, Recipe Inside

New Delhi: Gujiya is a conventional Indian candy that’s popularly consumed throughout the pageant of Holi. It is a deep-fried pastry that’s full of a candy filling fabricated from khoya (milk solids), dry fruits, and spices. Here’s a recipe for a contemporary model of Gujia you can strive:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)

1/4 cup powdered sugar or Jaggery

1/4 cup milk

For the filling:

1 cup khoya (milk solids)

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup chopped almonds

1/4 cup chopped cashews

1/4 cup raisins

1/2 tsp cardamom powder

For frying:

Vegetable oil

Instructions:

In a big mixing bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, ghee, powdered sugar, and milk to type a dough. Knead the dough till it turns into clean and pliable. Cover the dough with a humid fabric and put aside for half-hour. This simple recipe is by the cooks at ‘Anardana’ Restaurant, Gurugram.

In a separate bowl, combine the khoya, powdered sugar, chopped almonds, chopped cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder to type a clean and homogeneous combination.

Roll out the dough into small circles utilizing a rolling pin. The circles needs to be about 3-4 inches in diameter.

Place a small spoonful of the khoya combination onto every circle of dough.

Fold the dough over to create a crescent form and pinch the perimeters collectively to seal the filling inside. Use a fork to crimp the perimeters for an ornamental impact.

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or a kadhai over medium warmth.

Carefully place the Gujia within the sizzling oil and fry till they flip golden brown. Flip the Gujia sometimes to make sure even frying.

Remove the Gujia from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel to take away extra oil.

Serve the Gujia heat or at room temperature.

Enjoy your fashionable model of Gujia and have a Happy Holi!