Shilpa Shetty is one of the biggest food-lovers on the internet. The actress is a big foodie and we have seen proof of this multiple times. In spite of her busy schedule, she makes it a point to eat healthy and indulge in some guilt-free treats while maintaining a strict fitness regime. However, there are days when the actress enjoys what her heart truly desires without thinking twice! The festival of Holi was one such occasion when Shilpa Shetty treated herself to something delicious. Can you guess what it was? None other than the classic gujiya. Take a look:
"Thank you. Love these," she wrote in the caption of the story. In the click, we could see a golden-coloured box of mithai with three rows of gujiyas in them. Some of the gujiyas were light brown in colour, while the others were a slightly darker brown. The delicious Holi sweets were dipped in sugar syrup and topped with chopped pistachios, almonds and kesar strangs. The wonderful treat looked absolutely binge-worthy and ideal for Holi!
Now that Shilpa Shetty has relished gujiyas, we are definitely in the mood to have some too. Apart from the classic mawa gujiya, there are tons of gujiya recipes out there which we may not know of. From paan gujiya to brownie gujiya, these are unique gujiyas that are quite interesting to make at home.
Here Are 5 Unique Gujiya Recipes You May Not Have Heard Of:
1. Gundi Paan Gujiya
Imagine the flavours of paan in the form of a gujiya - need we say more or are you drooling already? This humble treat can easily be made at home for a lavish indulgence that you would never have tried before. Click here for the recipe.
2. Gulkand Gujiya
Another one for the sweet lovers, this gujiya is stuffed with the goodness of gulkand. For the unversed, gulkand is a sweet preserve made with rose petals and is ideal for the summer months. Click here for the recipe.
(Also Read: 7 Innovative Gujiya Filling Ideas To Take Your Gujiya Game To The Next Level!)
3. Kajjukayalu
Gujiya is not just popular in the North but down South as well. This traditional sweet is a part of Andhra Pradesh's festive celebrations. It is made with sooji and stuffed with a mixture of coconut and sugar. Find the full recipe here.
4. Walnut Brownie Gujiya
What if the humble gujiya got a makeover with our favourite dessert? This fusion gujiya is stuffed with the goodness of roasted walnuts, brownie and chocolate chunks for an indulgent delight you will surely relish. Click here for the recipe.
5. Karanji
Karanji is quite famous in parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Also known as coconut gujiya, it is usually not dipped in the sweet sugar syrup as the regular gujiya is. Try this recipe for a wholesome dessert experience. Find the full recipe here.
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