Gujiya
Veg
Half-moon pastry stuffed with sweetened khoya, coconut, and dry fruits, deep-fried until golden — the essential Holi sweet of Varanasi and eastern UP, made in hundreds at home for the festival.
Cuisines
Rajasthani
Awadhi
Banarasi
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 2 tablespoons | ghee |
| 1 pinch | salt |
| 1 cup | khoya (mawa) |
| 1/4 cup | powdered sugar |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped almonds |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped cashews |
| 2 tablespoons | raisins |
| 1/2 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| as needed | water |
| for deep frying | oil |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, ghee, and a pinch of salt.
- 2 Add water gradually and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 3 In another bowl, crumble the khoya and mix it with powdered sugar, chopped almonds, cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder.
- 4 Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a small circle.
- 5 Place a spoonful of the khoya mixture in the center of each circle.
- 6 Fold the circle into a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing or twisting them.
- 7 Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the gujiyas on medium heat until golden brown.
- 8 Drain on paper towels and let them cool before serving.
Tips
Ensure the dough is firm to prevent the gujiyas from breaking while frying.