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Gujiya

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.

Gujiya Recipe
Authentic Gujiya Recipe
Traditional Holi Sweet
Best Gujiya Recipe
Khoya Filled Fried Sweet
Festive North Indian Sweet
Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Servings12 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

2 cups Maida (Refined flour)
1/4 cup Pure Desi Ghee (moyan)
1.5 cups Khoya (Milk solids), crumbled
1/2 cup Sugar, powdered
1/4 cup Mixed Nuts (Almonds, Pistachios), chopped
1 tsp Cardamom powder
1 tbsp Raisins
Pure Desi Ghee for deep frying
1 tbsp Sooji (Semolina), roasted
Water for kneading
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using fresh homemade khoya is mandatory for achieving the most juicy 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 absorbent lift for moisture.
  • Always fry on medium-low heat to ensure the uniform golden hue.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 piece (80g))

Calories

260 kcal

Protein

5g

Fat

14g

Carbs

34g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.