Sooji Gujiya Without Mawa - Semolina Half Moon Shaped Sweet Puffs | Easy Indian Sweet

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and is less processed.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are a healthier nut alternative.

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content.

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and clarified butter. Mix well.

Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and set aside.

In a pan, heat ghee and add semolina. Roast until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cardamom powder, chopped cashews, raisins, grated coconut, and saffron.

Add vanilla extract and lemon juice to the mixture.

Combine the cooled semolina with the filling mixture and mix well.

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 the filling and seal the edges by pressing firmly.

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

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

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, garnished with chopped pistachios.

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