By: Payal
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A Holi favourite across North India, mawa gujiyas are simple to prepare at home and perfect for festive celebrations. Here's a delicious mawa gujiya recipe you should try this Holi.
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Refined flour
1 tbsp ghee
Water
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2/3 cup khoya (crumbled)
3 tsp ghee
Oil (for deep frying)
1/2 cup dried figs
1/2 cup seedless dates, chopped
10 cashew nuts, chopped
10 almonds, chopped
10 walnuts, chopped
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Knead stiff dough using ghee, refined flour, and water. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and set aside for 15 minutes.
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For the filling, heat a non-stick pan, add the khoya, and sauté for three minutes until the fat separates. Allow it to cool.
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Add the figs, dates, cashew nuts, walnuts, and almonds, and mix well.
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Divide the dough and shape into balls, then roll each one into a puri.
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Place a portion of the filling onto one side of the puri, fold the other half, and apply water along the edges to seal.
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Heat oil in a non-stick pan and deep-fry the gujiyas until golden brown.
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Store in an airtight container once completely cooled.
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