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Mawa Ghughra

Mawa Ghughra

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Mawa Ghughra is a magnificent, crescent-shaped, and incredibly flavor-saturated traditional Gujarati dumpling uniquely celebrated for its rich milk-solid filling. Originating from the festive kitchens of Saurashtra, this recipe features a professional-grade magnifique pastry shell stuffed with roasted mawa, nuts, and cardamom. These dumplings are deep-fried specifically to achieve a professional-grade magnifique flaky and golden crust. It represents the ancestral culinary mastery of creating decadent festival sweets with a perfect balance of textures. Best served warm during Diwali or Holi for a signature high-end professional magnifique experience.

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

2 cups Refined Flour (Maida)
1 cup Mawa (Khoya), crumbled
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 cup Cashews and Almonds, chopped
1 tsp Cardamom powder
1/2 cup Desi Ghee for frying
3 tbsp Ghee for shortening
A pinch of Saffron
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Cooling the roasted mawa completely is the absolute secret to achieving the traditional professional-grade grainy texture.
  • Adding a little semolina to the outer shell dough provide a professional-grade high-end magnifique extra-flaky profile.
  • Always use pure desi ghee provide a professional-grade high-end magnifique depth found in heritage Gujarati sweets.

Nutritional Information(Per 2 pieces (80g))

Calories

320 kcal

Protein

6g

Fat

18g

Carbs

34g

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