Mawa Gujiya

Name: Mawa Gujiya
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cup All-purpose flour (maida); 1/4 cup Ghee (melted ); 1/3 to 1/2 cup Cold water (to knead dough); 1 pinch Salt; 1 1/4 cup Khoya (Mawa) (grated, I used frozen); 1-2 tablespoon Milk (or as needed ); 1 tablespoon Raisins; 1 tablespoon Cashews; 1 tablespoon Almonds; 1 tablespoon Pistachios; 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder; 2 tablespoon Desiccated Coconut; 1/2 cup Powdered sugar; 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 cup Sugar; 8-10 strands Saffron (Kesar); Ghee or Oil (for frying ); 1 tablespoon Pistachios (chopped )

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:40min

Mawa Gujiya is an authentic Indian sweet fried dumpling, filled with a mixture of mawa (milk solids), nuts and coconut. It is a delicious treat made during the festivals of Holi and Diwali.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:20:06 GMT