Mawa Gujiya Recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
This delicacy is made using either suji (semolina) or maida (all-purpose flour), which is stuffed with a mixture of sweetened khoa (milk solids, also called mawa) and dried fruits. The dumpling is then fried in ghee to give it a crispy texture.
Gujiya remains fresh for minimum 3 to 4 days, but can also last several weeks if kept in airtight jar or container.
Gujiya is a popular dessert made during the festivals of Holi and Diwali. You could call them Dessert Empanadas, Milk-Fudge Hand-Pies, or Turnovers.
Nutritional facts about Gujiya:-. A Gujiya contains around 260-430 calories per serving. One serving of Gujiya is around 100gram. Let's take a look at what's going in from your plate. Therefore the major breakdown of Gujiya takes us to 34% fat content, 62% carbohydrates and 4% protein in 100 gram of Gujiya served.
Deep-fried gujiya are high in calories and may cause weight gain. Chawla also says, “The baked version of preparing gujiya is undoubtedly healthier and better because there is no frying and so no carcinogen or ageing action as well as no fat gain.” Instead of frying the gujiyas, bake them to give a healthy twist.