I’d imagine that most holidays around the world incorporate different types of foods and Holi is no exception. In my nani’s family, no Holi celebration is complete without bright colors and gujiya (or assortments of sweets), which is used primarily as a festive sweet for special occasions such as Holi. I like to make these [...]
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Stuffed Pastry II (Gujiya)
March 20, 2008Stuffed Pastry (Gujiya)
March 2, 2008Gujiya is a deep-fried crescent-shaped pastry stuffed with khoya and a nut mixture filling. The ingredients used in the filling vary by region, which can result in a variety of interesting combinations. My nani’s gujiya, for example, had a rich filling that consisted of khoya, sugar, nuts of choice, and cardamom.
The dough for gujiya is made of [...]
