Healthy Macadamia Nut Gujiya Recipe
By Muskan Abbot, Head Chef/Owner at Maistella by Muskan
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
– 45g Chopped Macadamia Nuts
– 76g Fresh Khoya (reduced-fat milk solids)
– 8g Desiccated Coconut
– 1/8 tsp Cinnamon Powder
– 1/8 tsp Salt
– 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
– 1/4 tsp Rose Water
– 40g Jaggery (unrefined cane sugar)
For the Dough:
– 80g All-Purpose Flour
– 8g Desi Ghee (clarified butter)
– Pinch of Salt
– 30g Warm Water
For the Sugar Syrup:
– 1 cup Brown Sugar
– 1.5 cups Water
– A few Saffron Strands (optional)
– 1 tsp Rose Water
– 1 tsp Elaichi Powder (Cardamom Powder)
Instructions:
1. Making the Filling:
– Roast chopped macadamia nuts in a pan until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
– In the same pan, roast khoya until light golden brown. Let it cool.
– Melt jaggery in a separate pan to form a syrup.
– Combine roasted khoya, macadamia nuts, desiccated coconut, cinnamon powder, salt, cardamom powder, rose water, and melted jaggery. Mix well and set aside.
2. Preparing the Dough:
– Mix all-purpose flour, desi ghee, and a pinch of salt.
– Gradually add warm water and knead until a smooth dough forms. Avoid over-kneading.
– Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. Assembly and Baking:
– Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
– Roll small portions of the dough into balls and flatten them into circles.
– Place each dough circle onto a greased gujiya mold.
– Spoon the prepared filling into the center of each circle.
– Seal the gujiyas by pressing the mold firmly.
– Place the gujiyas on a baking sheet, brush with ghee, and bake for 10-12 minutes on each side until golden brown.
4. Making the Sugar Syrup:
– In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, saffron strands (if using), rose water, and elaichi powder.
– Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
– Dip baked gujiyas in the sugar syrup for 1-2 minutes on each side.
5. Serving:
– Remove gujiyas from the syrup and place them on a serving plate.
– Enjoy your delicious and healthy Macadamia Nut Gujiyas!
