Gujiya Recipe (Air Fryer I Baked)
Air Fryer Gujiya: Try this healthier gujiya recipe this Holi. Easy to make, delicious, and better than the deep-fried version.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Gujiya Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon ghee
- 5-6 tablespoon ice cold water, as needed
- pinch salt
For the Gujiya Stuffing
- 1 cup khoya , fresh or frozen, grated
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 2-3 tablespoon milk
- ½ cup chopped nuts , almonds, pistachios
- ⅓ cup desiccated coconut
- 3-4 tablespoon brown sugar , adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
- few saffron strands , optional
- 2-3 tablespoon melted ghee or oil , For basting, as needed
Instructions
Prepare The Dough
- In a mixing bowl, add all-purpose flour, ghee, pinch of salt. Mix the flour with your fingers.
- Take some flour into your hands and gently rub the flour mixture between your palms to form a breadcrumbs-like texture.
- Gradually, add ice cold water, around 4-5 tablespoons, or as needed to just combine the dough into a tight ball. Do NOT over knead the dough.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Prepare The Stuffing
- In a pan, heat a tablespoon of ghee on a medium heat. Add chopped nuts and roast for 1-2 minutes or until light brown in color.
- Add desiccated coconut and roast for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the nuts and desiccated coconut into a bowl.
- In the same pan, add crumbled or grated khoya (mawa), and 2-3 tablespoons of milk. Cook on low – medium flame, for 5-6 minutes or until it comes to softball consistency. Transfer the khoya into a bowl.
- Let mixture cool completely before adding other ingredients.
- Once khoya is cool completely, add the remaining stuffing ingredients – sugar, green cardamom powder, pinch of saffron, pinch of salt. Mix well and keep the stuffing mixture aside.
Roll The Dough
- On a clean, dry surface, place the rested dough, and without using any extra flour, roll the dough into thin round shape.
- Using a round cookie cutter, cut the the dough, into small discs.
- Remove any excess dough and keep it aside.
- Flip the discs bottom side up.
- Apply some water around the edges of the dough.
- To shape the gujiya you can use any of the methods described below:
Method 1: Shape Gujiya without Mold
- Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each disc.
- Now, gently lift one side of the disc, and place it over the other half, to form a half-moon shape.
- Gently, press the edges to seal them. You can use a fork to give it a nice pattern.
- Place the shaped gujiya onto a baking sheet, and cover it with a clean kitchen towel, while you finish shaping the rest of the gujiya.
Method 2: Shape Gujiya using Mold
- You will need - Gujiya Mold
- Place the disc onto to gujiya mold, and add 1-2 teaspoons of the filling.
- Apply some water around the edges of the dough.
- Close the gujiya mold carefully, and press and seal the gujiya. Carefully lift the gujiya out of the gujiya mold.
- Place the shaped gujiya onto a baking sheet, and cover it with a clean kitchen towel, while you finish shaping the rest of the gujiya.
Air Fryer Gujiya
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush the gujiya with a little ghee or oil and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
Baked Gujiya
- You will need 9*13 inches Baking Sheet, Parchment Paper
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Using a pastry brush apply some melted ghee or oil on all the gujiya.
- Bake the gujiya for 25-30 minutes, turn them halfway through, apply melted ghee on the gujiya, and continue to bake until the outer crust is nice and light brown.Note: Different oven temperature settings work differently, please keep an eye on these as they can get burnt quickly. It took me around 26 minutes of cooking time.
Air Fryer Gujiya (using Air Fryer Lid for Instant Pot)
- You will need Air Fryer Lid for Instant Pot
- IMPORTANT: Completely UNPLUG the Instant Pot unit, before proceeding with this recipe.
- Line the crispy basket with some parchment paper. Carefully, lift the gujiya and place them in the crispy basket. Using a pastry brush, apply some oil on top of the gujiya. You can place around 7 small-size gujiya.
- Place the trivet (that comes with air fryer lid inside the inner pot of Instant Pot.
- Place the crispy basket on top of the trivet.
- Now place the air fryer lid on top of the inner pot. Plug the air fryer lid and lower the handle.
- Air fry the gujiya at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, turn them halfway through, apply melted ghee on the gujiya, and continue to air fry until the outer crust is nice and light brown.
Serving
- Gujiya can be served warm or cold. I like it warm, with some cold milk.
Storage
- Gujiya(Karanji) stays fresh for 4-5 days at room temperature. Store it in a clean, air-tight glass container. Use clean, dry hands to remove the gujiya from the jar.
Notes
Tips for the Best Gujiya (Karanji)
About The Dough:
- Before adding water to foam a dough, make sure the flour mixture has a breadcrumbs-like texture. This is what makes the crust for gujiya flaky or "khasta", as we call it in Hindi.
- Use ice-cold water to form a dough for pastry.
- Use minimum water to knead the dough into a tight ball. Do NOT over knead the dough.
- Let the dough rest for a minimum of 20 minutes. It makes it easy to work with the dough.
- Keep the dough and filling covered at all times, to prevent it from drying.
About The Filling:
- For the filling, you can use nuts of your choice. I prefer almonds and pistachios. You can also use cashews, pecans, chironji, poppy seeds, and raisins.
- The stuffing should be semi-moist but not wet.
About Shaping The Gujiya:
- You can shape the gujiya by hand or using a gujiya mold. Using gujiya mold is a slightly faster process.
- Keep the shaped gujiya covered, to prevent it from drying.
- Make sure to seal the gujiya well after stuffing, to avoid any stuffing coming out during baking/air frying.
About The Temperature:
- Don't forget to apply some oil on top of the gujiya for that nice brown color and it also crisps evenly. I prefer using a pastry brush, gives me consistent results. When using cooking spray, I see uneven browning of the gujiya.
- Temperature cooking can sometimes be quite tricky. Please use timing as a guideline. Different oven/air fryers work on different temperature settings. Keep a close eye on these while baking/air frying as these can go from light brown to burnt in no time.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gujiya Recipe (Air Fryer I Baked)
Amount per Serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
38
mg
2
%
Potassium
35
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
63
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
98
mg
10
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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