How to make Mawa Gujiya

These gujiyas stuffed with a rich stuffing is a must at Holi celebrations

Recipe

History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines.  The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions. 
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.    

Prep Time : 26-30 minutes

Cook time : 21-25 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Moderate

Taste : Sweet

Ingredients for Mawa Gujiya-SK Khazana Recipe

• Khoya/mawa grated 2 cups
• Castor sugar 2 tablespoons
• Walnuts chopped 1 tablespoon
• Cashewnuts chopped 1 tablespoon
• Dried figs chopped 1 tablespoon
• Almonds chopped 1 tablespoon
• Dates chopped 1 tablespoon
• Refined flour (maida) 2 cups
• Ghee 3 tablespoons
• Oil to deep fry

Method

Step 1

Heat a non-stick pan. Add khoya and castor sugar, mix and cook till khoya melts.

Step 2

Add walnuts, cashewnuts, figs, almonds and dates, mix well and cook for a minute. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Knead together flour and 3 tablespoons ghee with sufficient cold water to a stiff dough.

Step 4

Divide the dough into equal portions, grease with some ghee and roll out into small discs. Stuff each disc with a portion of khoya mixture and shape into gujiyas.

Step 5

Heat sufficient ghee in a kadai. Deep-fry gujiyas on medium heat till golden brown. Drain on an absorbent paper.

Step 6

Serve hot.