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Are you ready for holi?
Gujhiya or karanji is a special sweet made often during Holi time, which also springs starting. Its a sweet pastry filled with khoya/ mawa and dry fruits along with sugar and coconut.
So as holi is around sharing a basic and simple recipe for gujiya.

Here’s a traditional Gujiya recipe for Holi! Let me know if you’d like a Dahi Wada recipe as well.

Gujiya Recipe – A Holi Speciality

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/2 cup semolina/ sooji
• 4 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• a pinch of salt
• ½ cup water (as needed)

For the Filling:

• 1 cup khoya (mawa)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup desiccated coconut (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp chopped cashews
• 1 tbsp raisins/ kishmish
• 1 tbsp pistachio finely chopped
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• 10 pcs charoli1 teaspoon Saffron strands dissolved in water10 pcs charoli

For Frying & Garnish:

• Oil or ghee for deep frying
• 2 tbsp sugar syrup (optional, for coating)
• Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and ghee. Mix well until the mixture turns crumbly.
2. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. We will keep it aside as this will help soji/ semolina to get marinated properly and will increase in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

1. Heat a pan on low flame and add khoya. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it softens. Let it cool.
2. Mix in coconut, almonds, cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder. Stir well and keep aside.
3. You can dry roast the dry fruits and coconut if you wish.
4. Add sugar/ powdered sugar after its cooled if its warm, and add saffron and cardamom powder to it.

Step 3: Shape the Gujiya

1. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a small puri (circle).
2. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
3. Apply water along the edges, fold it in half, and press to seal. Use a fork or gujiya mold to create a decorative edge.

Step 4: Fry the Gujiya

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium-low heat.
2. Fry gujiyas in batches until golden brown and crisp. Drain on a paper towel.

Step 5: (Optional) Sugar Syrup Coating

1. If you prefer a sweet coating, dip the fried gujiyas in sugar syrup for 1-2 minutes and garnish with chopped pistachios.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy warm or at room temperature with a side of Dahi Wada for a complete Holi feast!

Let me know if you’d like any variations or the Dahi Wada recipe next. 😊

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