With just a few days left for the festival of Holi, excitement is in the air as people across India prepare to celebrate. Holi is one of the most popular festivals in India, and it is no wonder that there is excitement all around it. This year, Holi falls on March 8, 2023, and different states in India have their own unique ways of celebrating it. When we think of Holi, one thing that immediately comes to mind is delicious food. From pakoras to chaat recipes, there are so many delicious dishes to try. However, no Holi celebration would be complete without Gujiya, a popular sweet dish that is traditionally made for the occasion. With so many delicious versions of gujiyas to choose from, this is one treat we simply cannot afford to miss.
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Here is a classic recipe for gujiya called Suji Mawa Gujiya. To make this dish, you need a mixture of refined flour, semolina, mawa, powdered sugar, cardamom powder and dry fruits like almonds, cashews and pistachios. The recipe is divided into two parts. First of all, knead the flour and prepare its outer layer. Second, roast semolina, mawa and dry fruits lightly and prepare stuffing in it. This recipe is shared by YouTube food vlogger Parul on her channel “Cook with Parul”.
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Keep a few things in mind while making Gujiya:
- Always add ghee while kneading dough in maida, because ghee makes Gujiya crispy.
- Knead the dough hard to make Gujiya.
- Dry roast dry fruits to give them extra crunch and increase their shelf life.
- Cover with a wet cloth to prevent the dough from drying out.
- Heat oil/ghee on medium flame, but keep the flame low while frying Gujiyas.
If you are planning to make Gujiya at home, then these tips and recipes will come in handy. Watch the full recipe video of gujiya here:
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