Gujiya

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Gujiya is a popular North Indian sweet pastry that is traditionally enjoyed during the Holi festival. These crescent-shaped treats are made with thinly rolled dough and a filling consisting of khoya (dried evaporated milk) and chopped nuts such as almonds, cashews, and pistachios. The dough can be made with all-purpose flour and semolina, while the fillings can sometimes include dry fruit, desiccated coconut, and cardamom. Gujiya can be baked or deep-fried. It is similar and often compared to karanji —a deep-fried Maharashtran pastry usually filled with coconut, poppy seeds, and nuts.