Holi Gujiya
Holi special Gujiya is a deep-fried pastry filled with rich Khoya and dry fruits. However, with the changing times, many people may not be able to enjoy it due to their health restrictions and goals. Therefore, we have created a Sugar Free Gujiya recipe which is low in calories, reduces sugar intake and is just perfect in taste! Made with Sugar Free Natura Diet Sugar, this Holi Special Gujiya allows you to enjoy guilt-free indulgence while keeping your health in check.
- Serves : 10
- Cook time : Less than 15 mins
- Preparation : Less than 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine : Indian
Ingredients
- For the filling
- 500 gms of Khoya/mawa
- 6 tablespoons of Sugar Free Natura Diet Sugar
- 3 ¼ tsps of desiccated coconut
- 15 Cashew nuts (blanched and chopped)
- 15 Almonds (blanched and chopped)
- 20 Raisins
- ½ Green cardamom or nutmeg powder
- For the outer covering
- 4 cups of refined flour (maida)
- ½ Salt
- 5 tbsps Ghee
Cooking tips
- Don’t compromise on the sweetness of Gujiya by not adding Sugar. Use Sugar Free Natura instead.
Method
Step-by-Step instructions for how to make Sugar Free Gujiya
- Mash khoya and roast it in a deep pan on medium heat till pink. Take off the heat and let it cool.
- Add all the other filling ingredients along with Sugar Free Natura to the khoya and keep aside.
- To prepare the covering, sieve flour and salt and rub in five tablespoons of ghee. Add enough water and knead into a firm dough. Cover it with a moist cloth and keep aside for fifteen minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a small puri of four inches diameter.
- Spread a puri on a greased gujiya mould and fill a tablespoon of the filling mixture on one side.
- Moisten the edges of the puri and fold one side of the mould over the other. Press the edges and remove the excess dough and reuse.
- Prepare all the gujiyas and spread on a damp cloth.
- Heat sufficient ghee in a deep pan and deep-fry the gujiyas, in batches on medium heat, till golden brown.
- Drain onto an absorbent paper. Cool and store in an airtight tin.
The Significance of Gujiya for Holi
- Holi is known as the festival of colours. It’s often associated with scented colours and water balloons. But, how can we forget the desserts that Holi brings with itself? After the Holi celebrations, people enjoy Gujiyas with their loved ones. It fills homes with its rich aroma and nostalgic charm. This stuffed dessert goes back in time and has been a beloved dessert for people all across India.
- Gujiya holds a special place in Holi celebrations across India. A week before Holi, the aroma of fried Gujiyas fills every home, signaling the joyous arrival of the festival of colours. Holi special Gujiya is enjoyed by people at Holi eve or Holika Dahan as well as during the morning celebrations along with refreshing Thandai. This tradition is the same across India. Despite being known by different names, the essence and its connection to Holi remains the same all over! This crispy, sweet pastry is filled with rich Khoya, dry fruits and is deep fried in ghee which adds to the mouthwatering flavour.
- Creating this traditional Gujiya with a modern twist allows people to enjoy without any guilt, making it the perfect Holi Sweet Gujiya for you and your loved ones.
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- Get the perfect sugar substitute for your Sugar Free Gujiya for Holi by purchasing Sugar Free Natura Diet Sugar from online platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. Enjoy the Holi special dessert guilt-free with this healthier sugar alternative!
- Try this Sugar Free Gujiya Recipe this Holi and share the sweetness of the festival in a healthier way. Wishing you a colourful and joyful Holi!
