Gujiya (coconut stuffing). Made all over India as a festival sweet, gujiyas (also known as karanji or nuereos) differ only slightly from region to region. In some states, like Uttar Pradesh, the filling is made with sweetened khoya (milk thickened almost to a solid state) and nuts while in others like Goa, it consists of shredded coconut, nuts, and jaggery. This version uses the coconut filling.
Gujiyas are sweet dumplings made of maida or flour and filled with sweet, delightful stuffing.
Here is a delectable coconut gujiya recipe that oyou can easily prepare at home.
Coconut gives this festive classic an interesting twist.
Hey everyone, I hope you're having an amazing day today. Today, we're going to make a distinctive dish, gujiya (coconut stuffing). One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Made all over India as a festival sweet, gujiyas (also known as karanji or nuereos) differ only slightly from region to region. In some states, like Uttar Pradesh, the filling is made with sweetened khoya (milk thickened almost to a solid state) and nuts while in others like Goa, it consists of shredded coconut, nuts, and jaggery. This version uses the coconut filling.
Gujiya (coconut stuffing) is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is easy, it's quick, it tastes delicious. It's enjoyed by millions daily. They're fine and they look fantastic. Gujiya (coconut stuffing) is something which I've loved my entire life.
To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook gujiya (coconut stuffing) using 12 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Gujiya (coconut stuffing):
- {Get For of dough-.
- {Take 2 cups of maida.
- {Take 5 tbsp of ghee.
- {Take Pinch of salt.
- {Get as required of Water to Knead dough.
- {Make ready For of stuffing-.
- {Prepare 1 cup of fresh grated coconut.
- {Get 100 gms of Mawa.
- {Get 1/2 cup of dry fruits (chopped).
- {Take 1 tsp of cardamon powder.
- {Take as required of Ghee for deep frying.
- {Take 3/4 cup of sugar.
This type of gujiya is also. The crispy top layer of Gujiya with stuffing of mouth melting delicious coconut rava filling creates a beautiful melange of ingredients that you could relish anytime. Coconut Gujiya, a must recipe for festivals. We often associate gujiya with Holi - the festival of colours or Diwali - the festival of lights.
Steps to make Gujiya (coconut stuffing):
- For dough: Take flour on mixing bowl. Add salt and ghee. Mix it properly. Take some flour in hand and tightly hold it in hand. If the flour holds it's shape, ghee is sufficient. Now make a semi soft dough with sufficient water. Cover it with muslin cloth and keep for 1/2 an hour..
- For stuffing: Take a deep bottom kadhai. Add fresh coconut and sugar and mix properly. Now switch on the gas and stir on slow flame. Till sugar melts and coconut forms a ball. Switch off the flame. Let it cool down completely..
- Now roast the chopped dry fruits for few minutes. Keep aside..
- Now roast mawa till it is moisture-free. It will change colour, darker than earlier. Let it cool down..
- Now mix dry fruits and mawa in coconut mixture. Add cardamom powder and mix well. Break if any balls are formed in coconut mixture to make soft stuffing..
- Now take small ball size dough and roll out small round shape poori. Take a spoon of stuffing and place on half side of poori. Close it by placing the other half above it. Apply little water on all sides of poori and close it by folding it. Or can cut extra dough with pizza cutter or knife..
- Repeat the procedure for remaining Gujiya. Deep fry all the Gujiya in hot ghee. Fry till golden brown. Enjoy your Gujiya..
About stuffing - this is a common mistake that can be easily overlooked. After stuffing, make sure gujiyas are sealed tightly. Apply little water to seal and secure the edges. A slight hole in gujiya will make them disperse in oil making a huge mess. For a crispy layer - fry gujiya in medium hot oil.
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