Sweet Gujiya

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Chef Ajay Chopra

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Sweet Gujiya

About Sweet Gujiya

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These gujiyas are usually made during festival or a special occasion

  • All-purpose flour 2 cups + 1 tbsp
  • Semolina (suji / rawa) ¼ cup
  • Ghee 3 tbsps
  • Poppy seeds (khuskhus) 3½ tbsps
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  • To make the dough, take all-purpose flour in a bowl, add semolina and 3 tbsps ghee and mix well. Add sufficient water and knead into a semi-soft dough. Let the dough rest while you make the stuffing.
  • To make the stuffing, heat remaining ghee in a non-stick pan, add poppy seeds and saute them till light golden brown.
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Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour 2 cups + 1 tbsp
  • Semolina (suji / rawa) ¼ cup
  • Ghee 3 tbsps
  • Poppy seeds (khuskhus) 3½ tbsps
  • Cashewnuts, chopped 10
  • Raisins (kishmish) 20
  • Desiccated coconut 1 cup
  • Green cardamom powder 1 tsp
  • Nutmeg powder ½ tsp
  • Powdered sugar 1 cup
  • Oil to deep-fry

How to Make Sweet Gujiya (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. To make the dough, take all-purpose flour in a bowl, add semolina and 3 tbsps ghee and mix well. Add sufficient water and knead into a semi-soft dough. Let the dough rest while you make the stuffing.
  2. To make the stuffing, heat remaining ghee in a non-stick pan, add poppy seeds and saute them till light golden brown.
  3. Add cashewnuts, raisins and desiccated coconut. Mix well and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and powdered sugar and mix well. Set aside to cool.
  5. Divide the dough into small equal balls and roll them into small puris.
  6. Place each puri in a gujiya mould, place some stuffing in the centre, close the mould and shape into gujiya.
  7. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai, gently slide in the gujiyas, a few at a time, and deep-fry till light golden.
  8. Drain on absorbent paper and let them cool.
  9. Serve or store in an airtight container.

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About chef

Chef Ajay Chopra

Chef Ajay Chopra

Having worked in London and had great exposure to the International restaurant scene, Ajay brings a refreshing approach to Indian food culture.

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Key Details:

Prep:35 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Course: Mithai

Cuisine: Indian

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