Holi celebrations would not be complete without our nation's signature gujiya, a deep-fried Indian pastry. In several states across the nation, the Holi-specific sweet is available in a wide variety of forms, such as karanji in Maharashtra and nevri in Goa. The components required to make the filling and the outer crust are where these variations' recipes diverge most significantly. For instance, the Goan nevri differs from its North Indian relative in that it is stuffed with coconut and jaggery instead of mawa or khoya and a variety of spices and dried fruits. The dish's main attraction is the filling. The filling in your gujiya determines how decadent it is. You must thus make an effort to make your gujiya fillings more creative for Holi this year.
Gulkand Gujiya
Gulkand is a common ingredient in mukhwas like paan and is added to many Indian desserts to give them the sultry rose flavour. To give your gujiya filling a lovely and tasty twist, add gulkand.
Chocolate Gujiya
One of the sweetest additions to desserts that can be used in a variety of ways is dark chocolate. Your gujiya taste can be greatly improved by it. If you want your filling to have a bittersweet flavour, stir in a little melted dark dark chocolate. For those who want their desserts to have a more balanced sweetness, this is especially designed for you.
Cheese Gujiya
Everyone loves cheese, and when you combine it with fresh rosemary and coriander, you can produce a delicious gijuya filling that will tempt even the most passionate cheese fan.
Apple Gujiya
By adding chopped apples to your gujiya in addition to the customary spices and khoya, you may give it a healthier touch. Apples are delicious and sweet, making it possible to smuggle in more nutrients during preparation. Pineapples and pears can also be used in place of apples.
Keema Gujiya
Gujiyas will be even more flavorful now that they have been made with meat mince and sautéed with spices. You can experiment with the flavours and change the level of spice to suit your tastes whether you're making chicken or mutton keema filling.
Anjeer Gujiya
Another fruit that blends in well with most sweets is the fig, sometimes known as anjeer. Anjeer is a calcium-rich food source that can increase the nutritional value of your gujiya. You can experiment by combining two or more of the aforementioned items in your gujiya filling. Dark chocolate pairs incredibly well with fruits like coconut apples and pineapples, for instance. The variety of fillings that you can create is virtually endless. Just a little bit of ingenuity and an insatiable desire for sweets are required.
Seedsmix Gujiya
Your festival feast could benefit from the addition of seedsmix filling. High concentrations of vital vitamins and minerals are present in seeds like flax, sunflower, sesame, and others, which are wonderful for boosting immunity and providing a fibre boost.
Rabdi Gujiya
It is mouthwatering only to imagine sweet rabdi being stuffed within deep-fried gujiyas. Milk must be reduced to half and thickened in order to make rabdi. As well as adding cardamom or elaichi, powdered almonds, and dried fruits, you may combine it with khoya to make it stickier. Nothing else will compare to this filling in terms of capturing your guests' hearts.
