Harpal Singh Sokhi
Gud Gujiya is a crispy, flaky sweet filled with a nutty stuffing of jaggery. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the recipe f ... Read More
Preparation Time
10 Min
Cooking Time
10 Min
Meal Type
dessert
Difficulty
MEDIUM
For Stuffing
2 cups jaggery
2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
2 tbsp chironji
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
2 tbsp almond flakes
1 tsp dry ginger powder
For the dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp ghee
1 cup water
oil for frying
For stuffing, in a bowl, mix together jaggery, chopped cashews, chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, raisins, chironji, almond flakes and dry ginger powder.
Mix together all-purpose flour, ghee and water and knead a dough. Cover the dough with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 min.
Roll the dough into a thin layer and cut circles using a round cutter.
Apply water on it and add the prepared jaggery mixture.
Fold and press it, give an impression with your fingers on the corners to make gujiya.
Fry gujiyas on a low flame.
Remove the gujiyas in a serving plate and serve.
Gud Gujiya is a crispy, flaky pastry filled with a sweet, nutty stuffing of jaggery and dry fruits. Gujiya (filled with khoya and nuts stuffing) is generally made during special occasions pujas or festivals. However, due the culinary influence of its two neighbouring states of Bihar and Bengal, gujiya is made with jaggery stuffing in Varanasi.
The crunchy, nutty and sweet Gud Gujiya is super delicious. You should make this scrumptious sweet a part of your food journey in Varanasi.
