Luscious temptations: Dates And Almond Gujias

Name: Luscious temptations: Dates And Almond Gujias
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour (maida); 12 kg dried powdered milk (khoya); 6 tablespoons oil or 6 tablespoons ghee; oil or ghee, to fry; 200 ml water; 200 g dates; 200 g almonds, cut into thin strips; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 3 -5 saffron strands; yellow food coloring, as required

Servings: persons

1
Apply a little ghee or oil on your palms and then mix ghee or oil (Use ghee for authenticity) with flour until it looks like breadcrumbs.
2
Add water, slowly, to make a soft dough, and cover it with a damp cloth.
3
Keep aside.
4
Fry the dried milk powder till light brown.
5
Add almonds and dates.
6
Mix well and fry for another 2 minutes.
7
Allow it to cool.
8
Pour water in a pot and add the sugar to it.
9
Stir well and then boil the sugar-water syrup until it is of one-thread consistency.
10
Add a few drops of yellow food colour and saffron.
11
Mix well.
12
Keep aside.
13
Now roll the kneaded dough into small rotis (Indian flatbreads), about the size of your palm.
14
Fill half of this with the dried milk powder mixture and seal it tightly with the other half, twisting the edges inwards.
15
Take care to see that the filling does not ooze.
16
Heat ghee or oil in a wok.
17
Once it is hot, slowly put in the gujias and deep-fry till golden brown on either side.
18
Allow the excess oil to drain out on clean paper kitchen napkins.
19
Drop them carefully into the hot sugar-water syrup, mix well until the gujias are well coated with the syrup on either side.
20
Carefully remove them, one at a time, and place neatly on a serving plate.
21
What are you waiting for?
22
Go ahead, and have one!

3160

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

356

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g all-purpose flour (maida), 12 kg dried powdered milk (khoya), 6 tablespoons oil or 6 tablespoons ghee, oil or ghee, to fry, and more.

Yes, Luscious temptations: Dates And Almond Gujias falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!