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Gujiya Recipe

Wishing all Indians a very Happy Holi...

I really like Indian sweet Gujiya.This sweet is a must delicacy on Holi day.So why not we try this gujiya today?

deepsrecipes Gujiya and Happy holi

As always,this is an easy version of the traditional recipe.One thing that is guaranteed is the taste.We are using coconut ,Kalonji and dry fruits as the filling.

Ingredients

For the filling 
Cashew nuts
Raisins
Almonds
Dry Apricots
Kalonji/Black seeds(Nigella sativa)
Coconut dry/fresh -grated finely
Cardamom Powder- /2 tsp
Powdered sugar- 4 tbsp
Mix all ingredients as shown in the picture below.
Filling itself is so tasty and so try not to devour it off before we actually proceed with Gujiya recipe.!!

For the outer layer
All purpose flour- 1/4 cup
Wheat flour- 1/4 cup
Ghee- 1tsp
Salt- a pinch
Yogurt- 2 tbsp
Mix all ingredients and make a dough as we make for Chapati/Poori.

How to prepare Gujiya??

First make a small poori and spoon some filling to the center ,As in the figure below.
Now fold this carefully as into semi circle.Pleat the edges and seal it.You can use a fork to give the exact design.
Heat oil and (medium high heat)deep fry Gujiyas.


ENJOY!!!

Comments

Priya Suresh said…
Seriously cant take my eyes from ur irresistible gujiyas,drooling.

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