Holi 2026: How To Make The Classic
Kesar-Mawa Gujiya

Name: Holi 2026: How To Make The Classic ~Kesar-Mawa Gujiya~
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour (maida); 4 tbsp Ghee (for dough); about ½ cup Water (for kneading); 1½ cups Mawa (khoya, crumbled); ¾ cup Powdered sugar; 2 tbsp Almonds (chopped); 2 tbsp Cashews (chopped); 1 tbsp Pistachios (chopped); 2 tbsp Raisins; 2 tbsp Desiccated coconut; ½ tsp Cardamom powder; generous pinch Saffron strands; 1 tbsp Warm milk; for deep frying Ghee or oil

60 mins

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Medium

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Kesar Mawa Gujiya is one of the most iconic sweets prepared during Holi celebrations across North India. Known for its crisp, flaky outer shell and rich, aromatic filling, this festive delicacy brings together khoya, saffron, nuts, and cardamom in a beautifully balanced bite. The addition of saffron not only enhances the flavour but also gives the filling a subtle royal fragrance and colour that feels truly celebratory. The dough is made with ghee, which ensures a crisp and slightly layered texture once fried. The stuffing, made from lightly roasted mawa and dry fruits, creates a rich, melt-in-the-mouth centre. When fried slowly on low heat, the gujiyas turn perfectly golden and stay crisp for days, making them ideal for festive gifting and sharing.

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2 cupsAll-purpose flour (maida)

4 tbspGhee (for dough)

about ½ cupWater (for kneading)

1½ cupsMawa (khoya, crumbled)

¾ cupPowdered sugar

2 tbspAlmonds (chopped)

2 tbspCashews (chopped)

1 tbspPistachios (chopped)

2 tbspRaisins

2 tbspDesiccated coconut

½ tspCardamom powder

generous pinchSaffron strands

1 tbsp Warm milk

for deep fryingGhee or oil

Kesar Mawa Gujiya

Holi 2026: How To Make The Classic Kesar-Mawa Gujiya

Ingredients

Holi 2026: How To Make The Classic
Kesar-Mawa Gujiya