Traditional Gujiya

Ingredients

• 2 cups maida
• 4 tbsp ghee for moyan
• Water as needed
• 1 cup crumbled khoya
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds and cashews
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• Oil or ghee for frying

Method

1. Rub ghee into maida until the mixture holds shape when pressed.
2. Add water gradually and knead a firm dough; rest 25 minutes.
3. Roast khoya on low heat, cool completely, then mix sugar, coconut, nuts and cardamom.
4. Roll small discs, add filling, seal firmly and crimp the edge.
5. Fry on medium-low heat until evenly golden; drain and cool.