Gujia

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Ingredients:
For Crust
All purpose flour/maida- 1cup
Rava - 1tbsp
Oil -2tbsp
Warm water- as required
For Filling
Milk powder - 1cup
Whipping cream -1/2cup
Dessicated coconut - 1/2cup
Almonds,sliced - 1/4cup
Sugar - 2tbsp
Cardmom powder - 1/2tsp
For Garnishing
Sugar - 1/2cup
Water - 1/4cup
Sliced almonds &pistachios - as reqd



Method:
Crust
In a bowl mix together maida,rava and oil.Add enough water to make a smooth dough.cover and keep it aside.
Filling
Heat a pan ,add whipping cream and milk powder.Cook on medium heat until the mixture starts leaving the sides.Switch off the heat and add coconut,almonds,sugar and cardmom powder.Mix well.Keep aside.

Mix 2tbsp of water with 1tbsp of maida to make a paste.set aside.

Making the Gujias
Knead the dough and divide into 20 equal sized balls.Roll each ball into about 4-inch diameter.
Dip your finger in the flour paste and spread it around the rim of the rolled dough,but just on the half the circle.
Put the filling in the center and fold it into a semi circle.Press the edges together with your fingers.Make sure the edges are completely sealed.Deep fry them in hot oil.

Garnishing
Boil the sugar and water on medium heat until the syrup is one thread consistency
Dip the gijias into the syrup and coat well.Place the gujias on a wire rack.Garnish the gujias with sliced almonds and pistachios while they are still moist with syrup.

Recipe Courtesy - manjulaskitchen.com

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