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Mawa Gujiya

Mawa Gujiya

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Classic Mawa Gujiya festive sweet

Mawa Gujiya
Recipe: Relish The Classic Festive Sweet At Home

45 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Mawa Gujiya is a timeless festive treat that holds a special place in Indian households, especially during Holi and Diwali. The crisp outer shell made from flour and ghee gives way to a rich, melt-in-the-mouth filling of khoya and dry fruits. Each bite is sweet, nutty, and indulgent, making it hard to stop at just one. Perfectly fried to a golden brown, gujiyas are not just sweets but a celebration of togetherness, memories, and tradition.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsKhoya/mawa (grated)
2 tablespoonsCastor sugar
1 tablespoonWalnuts (chopped)
1 tablespoonCashew nuts (chopped)
1 tablespoonDried figs (chopped)
1 tablespoonAlmonds (chopped)
1 tablespoonDates (chopped)
2 cupsRefined flour/maida
3 tablespoonsGhee
as requiredOil (for deep frying)