Recipe Name: Gujiya (Deep fried half-moon shaped sweet dumplings) 🥟
Description: Celebrate the vibrant festival of colors with this delightful treat, traditionally prepared for Holi, which falls on March 28th this year. Happy Holi to everyone! 🎉
Recipe Category: Asian 🌏
Keywords: Indian, Weeknight, Deep Fried, < 4 Hours ⏰
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
| Preparation Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | 30 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup wheat flour
- 75g ghee
- 100ml milk
- 100ml water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 300g sugar
- 100g raisins
- 100g cardamom powder
- 15g ghee (for frying)
- 1 cup water (for sealing)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 254.7
- Fat: 20.6g
- Saturated Fat: 12.2g
- Cholesterol: 50.1mg
- Sodium: 22.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.2g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 8.1g
- Protein: 2.3g
Recipe Yield: Approximately 50 dumplings
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour, ghee, milk, and water.
- Knead the mixture until it forms a thick dough.
- Divide the dough into small portions, making approximately 50 pieces.
- Set aside and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
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Prepare the Stuffing:
- In another bowl, mix together the milk, sugar, raisins, and cardamom powder for the stuffing.
- Rub the mixture between your palms to ensure it’s well combined.
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Assemble the Gujiya:
- Take one portion of the dough and flatten it on a clean, flat surface using a rolling pin. Roll it out to about 4 inches in diameter.
- Place a spoonful of the prepared stuffing mixture onto the center of the flattened dough.
- Fold the dough over the stuffing to create a half-moon shape.
- Press the edges firmly to seal the dumpling, dipping your fingers in water to ensure a tight seal.
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Cooking Method:
- Heat ghee in a deep frying pan until it reaches smoking point.
- Carefully add the stuffed dumplings to the hot ghee and fry them until they turn golden brown on both sides.
- Once fried, remove the dumplings from the pan and place them on a kitchen towel to drain excess oil.
- Allow the Gujiyas to cool before serving.
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Serve:
- Arrange the fried Gujiyas on a large platter and serve them as a delicious sweet treat for your Holi celebration!
Pro Tips:
- Ensure the dough is well rested to achieve a soft and pliable texture.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and cardamom powder in the stuffing according to your taste preferences.
- Keep a close eye on the frying process to prevent the Gujiyas from burning.
- Serve these delectable dumplings with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey for an extra touch of sweetness!
With this recipe, your Holi celebration is sure to be filled with joy and delicious flavors. Enjoy the festive spirit with every bite of these delightful Gujiyas! 🌈🥳
