How to make Gujiya | 2 types of Gujiya

Deep-fried pastries in the shape of a crescent are known as Gujiya. A filling of sweetened khoya or mawa (milk solids), cardamom, and some almonds and cashew nuts are used in traditional Gujiya recipes. These delicious deep-fried pastries resemble empanadas from Mexico. We will tell you how to make Gujiya in Indian style. Gujiya is currently highly well-liked in North India, particularly during the Holi festival.

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During Holi, you may find Gujiya in a wide variety of flavors at the sweet shops.

Knowing about such a delicious and famous Gujiya, you too must feel like making it and will it come to your mind how to make Gujiya?

You do not need to worry at all. We will tell you the recipe for two types of Gujiya. It is very wonderful and is also made very quickly.

About Recipe :

Here we have given two types of Gujiya recipes. There is a salty Gujiya which you can eat with chutney or with tea. And the other types of gujiya are sweet. You can have it as a dessert.

Both types of Gujiya are very easy to make. Here we have given a step-by-step complete recipe. From which you will also make Gujiya.

So let’s find out how to make Gujiya.

INGREDIENTS :

For Namkeen Gujiya Filling :

• 1 Serving Spoon Oil
• 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida/Hing powder
• 1 Spoon Fennel
• 1 Spoon Cumin seed
• 1 Spoon Dried Fenugreek Leaves
• 3 chopped Green chili
• 1/2 Spoon Crushed Red Chili Powder
• 1 Spoon Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 Spoon Black Pepper Powder
• 1 Spoon Roasted Cumin Powder
• 1 Spoon Coriander Powder
• 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste
• Black Salt to taste
• Some Coriander leaves
• 1/4 Bowl Peas
• 4-5 Boiled Potato
• 1/4 Cup Roasted Gram Flour
• Some Cottage Cheese/Paneer

For Mawa Gujiya Filling :

• 1 Cup Khoya/Mawa
• Coconut Slices
• 1 Spoon Raisins
• 1 Spoon Cashew Nuts
• 2 Spoons Sugar Powder
• 1 Tsp Cardamom Powder

For Dough :

• 1 Bowl of Wheat flour
• 1 Bowl of All-Purpose flour
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 5 Tbsp Oil
• Water as required
• Oil for frying

How to make Gujiya?

Steps for Namkeen Gujiya :

First of all, take 1 serving spoon the oil into a pan, and heat it. Then add 1/4 tsp asafoetida/hing powder, 1 spoon fennel, and 1 spoon cumin seed and fry it.

After that, add 1 spoon of dried fenugreek leaves and 3 chopped green chilies and cook it.

Then add 1/2 spoon crushed red chili powder, 1 spoon red chili powder, 1/2 spoon black pepper powder, 1 spoon roasted cumin powder, 1 spoon coriander powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt as per taste, and black salt according to taste. Mix well and cook.

Then we will put some coriander leaves and 1/4 bowl of peas in it. Mix and cook the peas.

Now we will put 4 to 5 boiled potato in it. Mix it and cook it. Lastly, add 1/4 cup roasted gram flour and mix it.

Switch off the gas and let it cool down. After it cools down, add grated paneer to it. Mix it properly.

Now to make Gujiya, make pieces as many as the size of Gujiya from this potato filling.

Steps for Mawa gujiya :

To make Mawa Gujiya, take 1 cup of khoya/mawa in a pan and roast it. You have to roast it only a little.

Then add some coconut slices, 1 spoon of raisins, and 1 spoon of cashew nuts and mix them.

Now let it cool down. After that add 2 spoons of sugar powder and 1 tsp of cardamom powder and mix it properly.

Mawa is ready for Mawa Gujiya. We will make small balls of it in the shape of Gujiya.

Steps for Dough :

For this, put 1 bowl of wheat flour, 1 bowl of All-purpose flour, and 1/4 tsp salt on a high-hipped platter. Mix it properly.

Now add 5 tbsp oil to it. Mix it by rubbing it with both hands. With this, both flours will be properly mixed.

Now add water according to the need and make dough. The dough should not be made too hard and should not be too loose. You have to keep it moderate.

After the dough is made, you have to cover it with a wet cloth and keep it for 15 minutes.

Steps for preparing Gujiya :

Now take a small back of the dough. Keep it in between the palms and roll it to make a ball.

Then take whatever frying spoon you have. Put flour on it. Then, by placing the balll of dough on it, press it with your hand. Which will be flattened.

Then put the filling balls we made on it. And tie it from both sides and give it the shape of a Gujiya.

In the same way, we have to make both types of Gujiyas.

Now it’s time to fry it. You have to fry it on medium flame till it turns golden brown.

In this way, both types of Gujiya will be prepared.

Enjoy eating Namkeen Gujiya with Green Chutney, Tomato Catch Up, or Mint Chutney. You can also have it with tea.

Tips & Tricks :

1. If you want to bake Gujiya, then put it in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. You can give variations in dry fruits for Mawa Gujiya.

More Recipes,

• Gajar ka Halwa
• Moong dal pakoda
• Crispy Khaja
• Bread Bonda

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Now we have told you how to make Gujiya. Make it at home and tell us in the comments below that you like it.