Gujiya is a festive North Indian pastry traditionally deep-fried and filled with khoya and sugar. This baked version uses grated jaggery for a more rounded sweetness and a slightly caramel-like depth. Prepared during Holi and other festivals, the gujiya symbolises celebration and sharing. Baking instead of frying reduces excess oil while preserving the characteristic flaky shell. The nut and coconut filling adds texture, aroma, and richness, making it a thoughtful festive indulgence that balances tradition with mindful preparation.