Holi 2025 Desserts: 7-Step Recipe To Make Gujiya With Coconut Filling

Holi is here! Let’s indulge in the sweetest traditions of the festival with a twist! This year, make these delicious Gujiya with Coconut Filling with chef-inspired recipe.
gujiya recipe with coconut filling for holi 2025

Gujiya with Coconut Filling are these crispy, flaky, and indulgently sweet pastries and are a staple of Holi festivities. The coconut filling adds a refreshing tropical twist to the traditional sweets. Impress your loved ones with this show-stopping dessert recipe shared by Chef Vineeth Jayan at The Den, Bengaluru.

Holi 2025: How To Make Gujiya with Coconut Filling At Home?

First, prepare the dough by mixing two cups of all purpose flour and two tablespoons of Ghee together. Knead them together to form a dough while gradually adding water. Cover the dough and set it aside for 30 minutes. Then, in a heated pan, roast one cup of graded coconut lightly, add half a cup of Khoya, mix well, and cook them together. Add one cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of chopped nuts, a tablespoon of raisins, and half a teaspoon of cardamom powder to the mix, and cook it all together till everything is combined. Let the cooked mix cool down.

How To Make Gujiya with Coconut Filling At Home

Next, assemble the Gujiya by dividing the dough into small balls and rolling them out into circles. Add the coconut filling to the centre and fold along the edge over the filling, making sure that the edges are sealed properly. A fork or Gujiya mould can be used for the same. Now, in a deep pan, heat some Ghee/oil, fry the Gujiyas on medium heat until they are golden brown. Use a paper towel to get rid of excess oil. Once they are slightly cooled down, serve them warm or store in an airtight container for later!

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  • Total Time :60 min
  • Preparation Time : 30 min
  • Cooking Time : 30 min
  • Servings : 8
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Desserts
  • Calories: 250
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Jyoti Sethi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour (Maida)
  • 2 tablespoons of Ghee (clarified butter)
  • Water (as required)
  • 1 cup of grated coconut
  • 1 cup of powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup of Khoya (Mawa)
  • 1/4 cup of chopped nuts (almonds
  • cashews
  • etc.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon of raisins
  • Ghee/oil for deep frying

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour and ghee. Gradually add water and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  • Step 2 :

    Prepare the Filling: Heat a pan and lightly roast the grated coconut. Add khoya and mix well, cooking for a couple of minutes. Stir in powdered sugar, chopped nuts, raisins, and cardamom powder. Cook until everything combines well. Let it cool.

  • Step 3 :

    Assemble the Gujiya: Divide the dough into small balls and roll out into circles. Place a spoonful of the filling in the centre, Fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges properly. You can use a fork or Gujiya mould.

  • Step 4 :

    Fry the Gujiya: Heat ghee/oil in a deep pan. Fry the Gujiyas on medium heat until golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel.

  • Step 5 :

    Serve And Enjoy: Let them cool slightly and serve warm or store in an airtight container for later.