How can Holi be celebrated without the aroma of Gujiya in the house? Sweet dishes are a special tradition during this festival of colors, and Gujiya is one of the most popular. Crispy on the outside and filled with mawa and dry fruits, Gujiya is everyone's favorite.

This year, try something different from the traditional mawa gujiya on Holi. Guests will be able to praise you and ask for the recipe. Make 5 different types of Gujiya this Holi and make the festival even more special. From traditional flavors to modern twists, they will appeal to people of all ages. Here are five different recipes for making these Gujiyas, along with some essential tips for making the perfect Gujiya.

Key Tips for Making the Perfect Gujiya

Add the right amount of ghee.

Press the edges firmly to prevent the filling from spilling out.

Always fry on medium heat.

Cool completely before storing.

Traditional Mawa Gujiya Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
4 tablespoons ghee (for kneading)
1 cup mawa
Half a cup of powdered sugar
Cashews, almonds, raisins
Half a teaspoon of cardamom powder
Ghee or oil for frying

Method

Mix ghee with flour, knead well, and add water little by little to form a stiff dough.

Lightly roast the mawa and, after it cools, add sugar and dry fruits.
Roll out the dough into balls, fill with the mixture, and shape into gujiyas.
Fry over medium heat until golden brown.

Tip: For crispier gujiyas, avoid making the dough too soft.

Chocolate Gujiya

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup khoya
Half a cup of chocolate chips
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Half a cup of powdered sugar

Method

Roast khoya and let it cool.
Add chocolate chips and sugar.
Fry or bake the filling.

Tip: Serve with melted chocolate on top.

Coconut Gujiya

Ingredients

1 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup dried fruits

How to make Coconut Gujiya

Combine coconut and condensed milk and lightly cook.

Fill the Gujiya once it cools.

Can be fried or baked.

Taste: The mild sweetness and coconut aroma make it special.

Dry Fruit Gujiya

Ingredients
Finely chopped cashews, pistachios, almonds, and figs
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup mawa

Method

Lightly roast all the dried fruits.

Mix the mawa and honey to form a mixture.

Fill the Gujiya and fry it.

Speciality: Less sugar, more nutrition.

Baked Gujiya

Ingredients
Wheat flour
Mawa or coconut filling
Ghee

Method
Prepare the Gujiya by kneading the dough.

Bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.

Remove when lightly golden.

Benefit: Less oil, more health.

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