Healthy Macadamia Nuts Gujiya Recipe for Holi 2025

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Producer: Priyanka Das | Editor: Sujata Singh March 13, 2025

Ingredients for the Filling

45g chopped macadamia nuts 76g fresh khoya 8g desiccated coconut 1/8 tsp cinnamon powder 1/8 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 1/4 tsp rose water 40g jaggery

Ingredients for the Dough

80g all-purpose flour 8g desi ghee Pinch of salt 30g warm water Ingredients for the Sugar Syrup 1 cup brown sugar 1.5 cups water A few saffron strands (optional) 1 tsp rose water 1 tsp cardamom powder

Roast chopped macadamia nuts in a pan until fragrant and transfer to a bowl to cool. In the same pan, roast khoya until light golden brown and then let it cool. 

Melt jaggery in a separate pan to form a syrup. Combine roasted khoya, macadamia nuts, desiccated coconut, cinnamon powder, salt, cardamom powder, rose water, and melted jaggery, mix well and set it aside.

Meanwhile, mix all-purpose flour, desi ghee, and a pinch of salt and gradually add warm water and knead until a smooth dough forms and avoid over-kneading. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Roll small portions of the dough into balls and flatten them into circles and place each dough circle onto a greased gujiya mold.

Spoon the prepared filling into the centre of each circle and seal the gujiyas by pressing the mold firmly. Place the gujiyas on a baking sheet, brush with ghee, and bake for 10-12 minutes on each side until golden brown.

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, saffron strands (if using), rose water, and elaichi powder. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened and dip baked gujiyas in the sugar syrup for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Remove gujiyas from the syrup and place them on a serving plate. Finally enjoy your delicious and healthy macadamia nut gujiyas. 

( Recipe by Muskan Abbot, Head Chef/Owner at Maistella by Muskan )

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