Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 2 tbsp semolina (rava)
• 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• A pinch of salt
• Water (as required to knead dough)

For the Filling:

• 1 ½ cups khoya (mawa), grated
• ½ cup grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
• ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp chopped cashews
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp melon seeds (optional)
• 2 tbsp ghee (for roasting)

For Frying:

• Ghee or oil (for deep frying)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, mix the flour, semolina, and a pinch of salt. Add the ghee and rub it into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly.
• Gradually add water and knead it into a smooth, firm dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and set it aside for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling:

• Heat ghee in a pan and add the grated khoya. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously, until it becomes slightly golden.
• Add grated coconut, cardamom powder, and sugar to the pan. Mix well.
• Add chopped dry fruits and melon seeds (if using) and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
• Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

3. Shape the Gujia:

• Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls (about the size of a small lemon).
• Roll each ball into a small, thin circle (around 3-4 inches in diameter) using a rolling pin.
• Place a spoonful of the prepared filling in the center of each circle.
• Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal the gujia tightly. You can use a fork to press along the edges to make a pattern, or shape it with a gujia mold.

4. Fry the Gujia:

• Heat ghee or oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.
• Gently slide the gujias into the hot oil and fry in batches, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy.
• Remove the gujias from the oil and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

5. Serve:

• Allow the gujias to cool before serving. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Enjoy your crispy, sweet gujias!

Gujia

Rating: 4/5

Preparation Time: 30 m
Cooking Time: 20 m
Total Time: 50 m