Fun Fish & Bird Gujias: Festive Indian Sweet Treats
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About Fun Fish & Bird Gujias: Festive Indian Sweet Treats
Delight your family and friends with these adorable Fish and Bird-shaped Gujias! A whimsical twist on a classic North Indian sweet, these golden pastries are filled with a rich and decadent mawa (khoya) and milk powder mixture. Perfect for festivals or any special occasion, they're guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults.I created this recipe to add a fun, festive element to our celebrations. The playful shapes make them extra special, especially for children. The rich, melt-in-your-mouth filling and crispy pastry are a delightful combination of tradition and creativity.Get ready to impress your loved ones with these easy-to-make, yet visually stunning, Gujias. The step-by-step instructions make the process simple, even for beginner bakers. Let the fun begin!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook25 minutes
Total45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 200 gm All-Purpose Flour refined
- 150 gm Ghee clarified butter
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 5-6 Water as needed to form dough
For the Filling
- 500 gm Mawa khoya; can be substituted with ricotta cheese for a vegan option
- 100 gm Milk Powder
- 100 gm Sugar powdered
- 50 gm Raisins
- 50 gm Chironji also known as chiraunji
- 2 tsp Cardamom Powder elaichi
- 2 tbsp Ghee for brushing
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Combine flour, ghee, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes, then cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
Make the Filling
- Heat mawa in a pan over low heat, stirring constantly until it melts and becomes loose. Add powdered sugar, milk powder, cardamom powder, raisins, and chironji. Mix well and remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
Assemble the Gujias
- Roll out the dough thinly. Cut into small circles. Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Shape the dough into fish and bird shapes, sealing the edges carefully. Press the edges to ensure they are sealed tightly.
Bake and Serve
- Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Brush the gujias with ghee. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Gujias
- For extra crispy gujias, use a high-quality desi ghee.
- Don't overfill the gujias; this can cause them to burst during baking.
- If you don't have an oven, you can fry the gujias in ghee until golden brown.
- Get creative with the shapes! Try making other animals or fun designs.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 6gFat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22.8gFiber: 1gSugar: 26g
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Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
Looks so incredible! Thank you for sharing.
How presentable
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks for the recipe.