Gujia

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Ingredients:

For Crust

All purpose flour/maida- 1cup

Rava - 1tbsp

Oil -2tbsp

Warm water- as required

For Filling

Milk powder - 1cup

Whipping cream -1/2cup

Dessicated coconut - 1/2cup

Almonds,sliced - 1/4cup

Sugar - 2tbsp

Cardmom powder - 1/2tsp

For Garnishing

Sugar - 1/2cup

Water - 1/4cup

Sliced almonds &pistachios - as reqd

Method:

Crust

In a bowl mix together maida,rava and oil.Add enough water to make a smooth dough.cover and keep it aside.

Filling

Heat a pan ,add whipping cream and milk powder.Cook on medium heat until the mixture starts leaving the sides.Switch off the heat and add coconut,almonds,sugar and cardmom powder.Mix well.Keep aside.

Mix 2tbsp of water with 1tbsp of maida to make a paste.set aside.

Making the Gujias

Knead the dough and divide into 20 equal sized balls.Roll each ball into about 4-inch diameter.

Dip your finger in the flour paste and spread it around the rim of the rolled dough,but just on the half the circle.

Put the filling in the center and fold it into a semi circle.Press the edges together with your fingers.Make sure the edges are completely sealed.Deep fry them in hot oil.

Garnishing

Boil the sugar and water on medium heat until the syrup is one thread consistency

Dip the gijias into the syrup and coat well.Place the gujias on a wire rack.Garnish the gujias with sliced almonds and pistachios while they are still moist with syrup.

Recipe Courtesy - manjulaskitchen.com