Air Fried Gujiya

Air Fried Gujiya

Diwali is a time for family, love, and sharing, and Gujiya is the perfect sweet treat to share and savour with loved ones.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Plain Flour
  • 2 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter)
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • Water as needed
  • 1 cup Semolina (Suji or Rava)
  • 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 8 tbsp Melted Ghee (Clarified Butter)
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Dried Fruits (like almonds, cashews, pistachios)
  • 2-3 tbsp Chopped Raisins
  • 1 tsp Fresh Cardamom Powder

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of plain flour, 2 tbsp of ghee, and 1/4 cup of milk.
  2. Knead the mixture into smooth dough. If needed, add water in small amounts to achieve the right consistency. The dough should be firm yet pliable.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the following ingredients 1 cup semolina, 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, 1 cup powdered sugar, 8 tbsp melted ghee, 1/2 cup powdered dried fruits (e.g., almonds, cashews, pistachios), 2-3 tbsp chopped raisins, 1 tsp fresh cardamom powder for the filling.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 Minutes.
  6. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it out into a thin disc (similar to a tortilla or roti).
  7. Place a spoonful of the filling on one-half of the rolled-out dough.
  8. Fold the other half over the filling, creating a semi-circular shape. Press the edges to seal the gujiya.
  9. Apply a small amount of ghee on the sealed gujiya.
  10. Place the prepared gujiya in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not too crowded.
  11. Bake the gujiyas at 180°C for 10 minutes.
  12. After the first 10 minutes, reapply ghee to the gujiyas and bake for an additional 6 minutes.
  13. Once done, remove the air-fried gujiyas and let them cool slightly.

Recipe Credits: its_shreyajoshi

Picture Courtesy: Image by Freepik

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