Gujiya – Bake Your Sweet Dumplings

Celebrate and enjoy the festival of colors by preparing the star sweet of Holi. Native to Rajasthan, gujiyas are sweet dumplings made of flour and filled with a dry fruit mixture. Enjoy a healthy baked version of this scrumptious delight with your family.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 4

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 217

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the cover

1 cup mix of rice and raw banana flour
1/2 cup sattu
2 tbsp A2 Ghee

For the filling

50 g steel-cut oats powder
2 tbsp almonds chopped
2 tbsp pistachios chopped
2 tbsp cashew nuts chopped
4 tbsp dates chopped
2 tbsp raisins chopped
1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Method

Mix the flour in a bowl with A2 ghee. Add water and make a soft and smooth dough.
Cover the dough, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Mix all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl.
Divide the dough into 15 small balls.
Dust and roll the ball into a 5-inch circle.
Keep a small amount of filling in the center of the circle, and fold to make a semicircle.
Press and seal the ends nicely. Make all the gujiyas in the same manner.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Line the gujiyas on a baking tray.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until nicely browned.

Power tips and variations

You can opt to use whole wheat flour too and add coconut filling along with the nuts for a different flavor and taste.
You can also add cacao nibs for a different variation.
Dates give the needed sweetness but you can opt to add organic jaggery powder too.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2.25gFat: 10.4g

Notes

Baked gujiyas are loaded with fiber, antioxidants, protein, and the goodness of nuts which contain B vitamins, Vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium.
Rich in fiber, sattu is excellent for your gut microbiome. It can ease constipation and help with smooth bowel movements. It can help fight acidity, flatulence, inflammation, and indigestion, too.
Raw banana flour is low in sugar and contains highly resistant starch, which makes it ideal for diabetics when consumed in moderation. Resistant starch helps improve insulin sensitivity.

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