Mava Gujiyas
Gujiyas are basically deep fried stuffed pastry with dry fruits, sugar and nuts mixed with crumbled mava.
Mava Gujiyas" are a type of sweet Indian pastry or dumpling that is popular during festivals, especially during the festival of Holi. Gujiyas are made in various regions of India and have different names, but the term "Mava Gujiya" specifically refers to a variation made with khoya or mawa (reduced milk solids).
A traditionally prepared pastry around Holi festival . These are deep fried , flaky and crispy outside, then dipped into sugar syrup and served.
Almost similar to Karanjis, karchikai s of South India.
Ingredients:
Khoya (Mava): Khoya is the main ingredient, which is essentially dried milk solids.
All-purpose flour
Ghee (clarified butter)
Sugar
Chopped nuts (such as almonds, cashews, or pistachios)
Cardamom powder for flavoring
Desiccated coconut (optional)
Oil for frying
Water
Procedure:
Prepare the dough: Mix all-purpose flour with ghee and a little water to make a soft dough. Let it rest for some time.
Prepare the filling: In a pan, cook khoya with sugar, chopped nuts, and cardamom powder until it thickens and the sugar dissolves. You can also add desiccated coconut for added flavor.
Assemble the Gujiyas: Roll out small portions of the dough into small circles. Place a spoonful of the khoya filling in the center. Fold the circle over to form a semi-circle and seal the edges by pressing them together. You can use a fork to create a decorative pattern on the edges.
Fry the Gujiyas: Heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Carefully slide the prepared gujiyas into the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown.
Serve: Once fried, remove the gujiyas from the oil and let them cool. Mava Gujiyas are typically enjoyed as a festive sweet treat and can be stored in an airtight container.
Dip the fried gujiyas into the warm thick sugar syrup, remove and arrange on a plate.
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