Holi Special Gujiya Recipe

Gujiya has a crispy outer layer and a soft, sweet filling that makes it a favorite among people of all ages. It is an essential part of the Holi festival, where people indulge in this delicious sweet while playing with vibrant colors.




Here is a step-by-step recipe for making Holi Special Gujiya:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 1 cup khoya
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds and cashews
  • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
  • Oil or ghee for deep frying
For sugar syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
Instructions:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour and ghee. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

  • Gradually add water and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  • In a pan, crumble the khoya and cook it on medium heat until it turns slightly brown.

  • Add powdered sugar, chopped nuts, and green cardamom powder to the khoya mixture. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  • Let the khoya mixture cool down completely.



  1. Divide the dough into small equal-sized balls and roll each ball into a thin circle.
  2. Place a spoonful of khoya filling in the center of the circle.
  3. Fold the circle over to make a semi-circle and seal the edges by pressing them firmly with your fingers.
  4. Use a fork to make indentations along the edge of the gujiya for decoration.


  • Gujiya mould machine can also be used for making gujiya shape.

  • Heat oil or ghee in a deep frying pan on medium heat.

  • Carefully add the gujiya to the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown.

  • Remove the fried gujiya from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.

  • To make the sugar syrup, combine sugar, water, and green cardamom powder in a pan. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.


  • Dip the fried gujiya into the sugar syrup for a few seconds and remove them.


  • Place the gujiya on a wire rack to cool and let the sugar syrup dry.

Your delicious Gujiya is now ready to be served. Enjoy this popular Holi sweet with your loved ones and celebrate the festival of colors with joy and happiness.


Indulge in the deliciousness of Holi with these special Gujiyas - the perfect sweet treat to add sweetness to your colorful celebrations.

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