Description
Mawa Gujiya is a traditional Indian festive sweet, featuring a rich filling of mawa and coconut, encased in a crisp, golden pastry shell.
Ingredients
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- 1-1/2 cups (360 ml) grated mawa/khoya
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated coconut
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated nuts (cashew, almond, pistachio or whatever you have at home)
- A pinch of salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) ghee
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and ghee until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add a little water gradually and knead the mixture for a short while to make a soft dough. Do not knead for too long. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine the grated mawa, grated coconut, powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and grated nuts. Mix well to form the stuffing.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a small circle, about 4 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the stuffing mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the circle to form a semi-circle and press the edges together to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, gently slide in the gujiyas, a few at a time, and fry until they are golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Remove the fried gujiyas with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Gujiya can be stored in airtight jars for a few weeks.
- Depending on the filling, they can be kept at room temperature or refrigerated.
- For the best taste, warm them slightly before serving.
- Mawa is available at Indian stores, saving you the time of making it from scratch.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gujiya
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 10