Allahabad Ki Gujia (इलाहाबाद की गुजिया)
इलाहाबाद की गुजिया (Allahabad Ki Gujia) is a popular sweet dish from the Uttar Pradesh Cuisine. It is a traditional Indian dessert made during festivals and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1 cup khoya (reduced solidified milk)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and ghee. Knead into a stiff dough using water. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the khoya, powdered sugar, chopped mixed nuts, and cardamom powder to make the filling.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a small puri (circle).
- Place a spoonful of the khoya filling in the center of each puri. Fold the puri over to make a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the gujias on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Allow the gujias to cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 6g
- Protein
- 2g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Frying pan Rolling pin Deep pan for frying
Tools
Fork Paper towels
Serving suggestions
Serve the gujias warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to seal the edges of the gujias properly to prevent the filling from oozing out during frying.
Cost
$10