No Diwali celebration is complete without Gujiya — a traditional sweet dumpling filled with khoya, coconut, and dry fruits, deep-fried to golden perfection. Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to make this festive favorite right in your kitchen!
🧂 Ingredients
For the Dough:
- All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 cups
- Ghee – 4 tbsp (melted)
- Water – as needed
For the Filling:
- Khoya (mawa) – 1 cup (grated)
- Powdered sugar – ½ cup
- Desiccated coconut – 2 tbsp
- Chopped dry fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins) – ¼ cup
- Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
- Ghee – 1 tsp (for roasting)
For Frying:
- Ghee or refined oil – as required
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour and melted ghee.
- Rub gently between your palms until the mixture turns crumbly.
- Add water gradually to form a firm yet smooth dough.
- Cover and rest it for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan, add khoya, and roast until it turns light golden.
- Remove from flame and let it cool.
- Add powdered sugar, desiccated coconut, dry fruits, and cardamom powder.
- Mix well — your sweet filling is ready!
Step 3: Shape the Gujiya
- Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls.
- Roll each ball into a small circle (like a puri).
- Place 1–2 tsp of filling in the center.
- Fold into a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a little water.
- Use a fork or gujiya mould for beautiful edges.
Step 4: Fry to Perfection
- Heat ghee or oil on low-medium flame.
- Fry gujiyas in batches until they turn golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and let them cool completely.
🍯 Optional Step – Sugar Syrup Glaze
For a glossy finish, dip the fried gujiyas in warm sugar syrup (1-string consistency) for 1–2 minutes and let them dry.
🌸 Serving Suggestion
Serve your homemade Gujiya warm or at room temperature. Pair it with dry fruits and a cup of masala chai for that perfect Diwali indulgence!
