GUJIYA / Suji GUJIYA WITHOUT MAWA/KHOYA || How to make Gujiya at home || Perfect Shahi Gujiya Recipe

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk can reduce calories while maintaining moisture.

Prepare the dough by mixing all-purpose flour and semolina in a bowl.

Add desi ghee to the flour mixture and rub until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead until smooth; cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare the filling by mixing sugar powder, cardamom powder, crushed dry fruits, and desiccated coconut in a bowl.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a circle.

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with fingers.

Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the gujiyas in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes each.

Remove and drain on paper towels; let cool slightly.

Cooking Techniques

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