Gujiya
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Gujiya is a majestic, robust, and profoundly aromatic North Indian heritage sweet, uniquely celebrated for its decadent khoya core and intense festive profile. This recipe features a crust made from refined flour, stuffed with a professional-grade mixture of fresh milk solids (Khoya), nuts, and cardamom. Known for its sophisticated richness and status as a world-famous icon of Holi and Diwali celebrations, it represents the soulful heart of heritage healthy vegetarian confectionery. The taste is intensely sweet and milky, with the deep frying providing a unique professional-grade golden lift. Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. A Mandatory staple for the grand festival of colors.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Using fresh homemade khoya is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade succulent results.
- Ensuring the dough is very stiff provides the absolute secret to achieved a smooth finish without bubbles.
- The addition of a little semolina in the stuffing provide the essential professional-grade absorbent lift for moisture.
- Always fry on medium-low heat specifically to ensure the professional-grade uniform golden hue.
Nutritional Information(Per 1 piece (80g))
260 kcal
5g
14g
34g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.