Gujiya Making Tips: Holi is a festival of colours and happiness. And no festival is complete without sweets. This Holi, why not try something new and unique? Forget the worry of aadulteratingmawa and khoya; this time, make coconut gujiya! It is easy to make, but its taste is so that everyone will keep licking their fingers.
Why is coconut gujiya special?
Healthy: Coconut has a natural sweetness and is rich in fibre, which is good for digestion.
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Avoiding adulteration: There is no fear of adulteration in homemade gujiya.
Great taste: The mixture of coconut, dry fruits and cardamom gives a unique flavour that everyone will like.
Easy recipe: It is easy to make, and anyone can make it home.
Ingredients to make Coconut Gujiya:
Flour – 2 cups
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Baking soda – 1/2 tsp
Salt – 1 pinch
Lukewarm water – for kneading the dough
Grated coconut – 1 cup
Finely chopped dry fruits (almonds, cashews, raisins) – 1/2 cup
Powdered sugar – 1/2 cup (according to taste)
Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp
Oil – for frying
Method to make Coconut Gujiya:
Prepare the dough:
Sift the flour and add ghee, baking soda and salt to it.
Knead a soft dough with lukewarm water and cover it for 30 minutes.
Make the stuffing:
Mix grated coconut, powdered sugar, chopped dry fruits and cardamom powder in a bowl.
Mix everything well.
Make Gujiya:
Make small balls of dough and roll them to make small puris.
Place coconut stuffing in the centre of the puri.
Apply water on the edges to stick them well.
Make designs with your hands or with the help of a Gujiya mould.
Fry:
Heat oil in a pan and fry the Gujiyas until golden brown.
Remove the fried Gujiyas on tissue paper.
Fact check:
Coconut contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which provide energy and may help lose weight.
Dry fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are beneficial for health.
This recipe is based on traditional Indian sweets, and its ingredients are commonly found in Indian kitchens.