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How to Make Perfect Golden Ghughras | Festive Sweet Delights Recipe |ઘૂઘરા બનાવવાની પરફેક્ટ રીત

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Ghughras

Cultural Context

Ghughras, also known as Gujiya or Karanji, are traditional Indian sweets often prepared during festivals like Holi and Diwali. These delightful pastries are filled with a sweet mixture of khoya, nuts, and spices, symbolizing joy and celebration. Their crispy exterior and rich filling make them a beloved treat across India, with regional variations in the filling and preparation methods.

IndianINdessert
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
salt
cold butter
water
chopped almonds
chopped pistachios
chopped cashews
grated coconut
ground cardamom
chopped dates
sugar
milk

khoya

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk powder

Coconut cream provides a similar richness with fewer calories.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Jaggery adds a unique flavor and is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Rice flour is gluten-free and can be more affordable.

1

Take 2 cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl.

2

Add a pinch of salt to the flour.

3

Add cold butter to the flour and mix it with fingers until crumbly.

4

Gradually add 4-5 tablespoons of water to form a stiff dough; knead well.

5

Cover the dough and let it rest for a while.

6

Prepare the filling by mixing chopped almonds, pistachios, cashews, grated coconut, ground cardamom, chopped dates, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl.

7

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a thin circle.

8

Use a mold to shape the rolled dough into a desired shape, pressing it into the mold.

9

Fill the center of the mold with the prepared filling.

10

Seal the edges of the filled dough, optionally using a little water to help seal.

11

Arrange the prepared ghughras on a baking tray.

12

Brush the tops of the ghughras with milk for a wash.

13

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.

14

Bake the ghughras in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinbaking traymoldbrush

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkglutennuts

Also Known As

GujiyaKaranji

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