Baked Gujiya
Baked gujiya are stuffed with crumbled and roasted khoya and dried fruits and nuts and make a delectable sweet to celebrate any occasion.
Ingredients
For dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Water as required
For stuffing
- 1 cup Khoya
- 1 cup dried nuts , crushed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup ghee/ clarified butter
- oil to smear
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add plain flour and knead a smooth dough.
- Heat clarified butter in a wok, add chopped nuts and roast them for 2 minutes and take them out.
- In the same wok add khoya and roast it until brown and fragrant.
- In a bowl add fried nuts and khoya and sugar powder. Mix well and set aside.
- Make 15 to 20 balls from the dough.Take one ball on the flat board and dust it with dry flour.
- Roll it slightly to the size of Puri.
- Place a heap of stuffing on one side and fold it. Press the edges and pinch them with a fork. Or simply use gujiya mould.
- Brush them with a little oil. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the gujiyas on the baking tray and bake in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
- Remove from oven. Cool and store in airtight containers.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
The gujiyas can be stored in airtight containers for two weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.3mg
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