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Lilva Ghughra

Lilva Ghughra

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Lilva Ghughra is a magnificent, intensely aromatic, and incredibly flavor-saturated Gujarati snack uniquely celebrated for its spiced green pea stuffing. Originating from the festive winter kitchens of Jamnagar, this recipe features a professional-grade magnifique golden pastry filled with a mixture of fresh tuver and vatana. A hint of coconut, ginger, and lemon juice provides a sophisticated professional-grade finish that is iconic to Saurashtra. These half-moon dumplings are deep-fried specifically to achieve a professional-grade magnifique crispy exterior. Best served warm with spicy green chutney and sweet date chutney for a signature high-end professional magnifique festival experience.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

2 cups Fresh Tuver and Vatana (Lilva), crushed
1 cup Refined Flour (Maida) for pastry
1/4 cup Grated Coconut
1 tbsp Ginger-Green chili paste
1 tsp Red chili powder
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Sugar
4 tbsp Ghee for shortening
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using fresh winter lilva is the absolute secret to achieving the traditional professional-grade sweetness of Ghughra.
  • Adding a generous amount of ghee 'moyen' is mandatory specifically to provide that signature professional-grade magnifique flaky crust.
  • Pinching the edges carefully is mandatory specifically to prevent any professional-grade magnifique oil leakage while frying.

Nutritional Information(Per 2 pieces (120g))

Calories

280 kcal

Protein

8g

Fat

16g

Carbs

24g

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