Classic Choco Gujiya Recipe With A Modern Twist

By Bhavana Verma

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ghee
1/2 cup milk chocolate or chocolate chips
1/4 cup cocoa cereal, crushed lightly
1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp chopped almonds or cashews
Ghee or oil for frying

Prepare Dough

Combine flour and salt. Add ghee and rub. Gradually add water to knead a smooth dough and cover for 20 minutes with a damp cloth.

Prepare Chocolate Filling

Melt chocolate and add cocoa cereals. Stir in condensed milk and chopped nuts then mix thoroughly.

Shape Gujiya

Make small balls with dough and roll into thin circular sheets. Add filling and seal edges like half-moon.

Fry

Heat ghee or oil and fry gujiyas. Fry until golden then drain on paper towel. Coat gujiya with chocolate halfway, freeze to set, and serve with desired garnishes.