Enjoy Healthy Gujiya this Holi 2023 with a Simple Diet-Friendly Recipe

Holi is around the corner. This festival is full of excitement not only because of the colorful hues of gulal, but also for its delicious dishes. Gujia, a sweet dumpling, is a traditional dessert made on the occasion of Holi. It is full of the goodness of curdled milk known as khoya and badam. However, its richness will not go down easily on many stomachs. But this recipe for Gujia is a baked but healthy version to spice up your festivities.

Here's a simple yet lip-smacking Gujia recipe for Holi:

components

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp ghee + for greasing
• 1 cup grated khoya
• 3-4 dates, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar free powder
• ¼ teaspoon green cardamom powder
• ¼ cup fresh coconut
• 4-6 almonds, blanched and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  

Preparation

• Take wheat flour in a bowl. Add ghee and mix. Add little water and make a semi soft dough. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Heat the khoya in a non-stick pan and mix until it melts. Add dates, sugar free mix and cook until slightly soft.
• Add cardamom powder and mix. Add coconut, mix and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add almonds, walnuts and mix well. Transfer to a plate and cool.
• Preheat the oven to 180º C.
• Divide the dough into equal middle portions.
• Grease the worktop with a little ghee and roll each portion to form a semi-thick sheet. Cut each sheet into rounds using a large cookie cutter.
• Place a little khoya mixture in the center of each round, apply some water on the edges of the round, fold into a moon shape, press the edges to seal and twist to make a gujiya pattern.
• Place the gujia on a baking tray and brush some ghee on top.
• Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.
• Store in an airtight jar and serve with a cold drink or hot tea!

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Serves: 4
Amount of sugar: 60 grams
Amount of sugar free powder: 10 grams

As an additional but crucial tip, Chef Kapoor suggests letting the dough rest for 10-15 minutes for a better texture of gujia. Enjoy this healthy version of gujiya and don't forget to share with friends and family on this colorful festival day.