#Holi2026  For Outer Cover:
2 cups maida (all-purpose flour)
4 tbsp ghee (moyan)
Pinch of salt
Water (as needed)
For Filling:
1 cup mava/khoya (grated)
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup chopped cashews
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp chironji (optional)
½ tsp cardamom powder
1 tbsp desiccated coconut (optional)
For Frying:
Ghee or oil
👩‍🍳 Method
1️⃣ Prepare Dough
Mix maida, salt & ghee.
Rub well until crumbly.
Add water gradually and knead into a stiff dough.
Cover and rest for 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Prepare Filling
Lightly roast mava on low flame until slightly aromatic (do not brown).
Let it cool completely.
Add powdered sugar, dry fruits, coconut & cardamom.
Mix well.
3️⃣ Shape Gujia
Roll small puris.
Place 1–2 tbsp filling in center.
Fold into half-moon shape.
Seal edges with water and press using fork or gujia mould.
4️⃣ Fry
Heat ghee on medium-low.
Fry gujias on low flame until golden and crispy.
Cool completely before storing.