Makes: 12 gujiyas

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup water, as needed

For the Filling:

• 1 cup khoya (mawa), crumbled
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon The Spice Way Cardamom Powder
• 1 tablespoon raisins

For Frying:

• Ghee or neutral oil

Optional Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• Pinch of saffron or cardamom (optional)

Preparation:

1. Make the dough by rubbing the ghee into the flour and salt until sandy. Add water gradually and knead into a smooth, firm dough. Cover and rest 30 minutes.

2. In a bowl, mix the khoya, powdered sugar, nuts, coconut, cardamom, and raisins. If the khoya feels very moist, cook it briefly in a pan first and cool before mixing.

3. Divide the dough into small balls, roll each into a circle, place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold in half, and seal the edges well.

4. Heat the ghee or oil to about 325°F and fry until golden and crisp. If using syrup, simmer the sugar and water briefly, then dip the fried gujiyas lightly and let them set on a rack.