Gujiya
गुजिया
GOO-jee-ya
A sweet deep-fried dumpling filled with a mixture of sweetened khoya and nuts.
Meaning & usage
Gujiya is a traditional Indian sweet, particularly popular in North India during festivals like Holi and Diwali. It is a deep-fried pastry filled with a mixture of sweetened khoya (milk solids), nuts, and sometimes coconut. The outer shell is made from flour and is crisp and flaky, while the filling is rich and sweet. Gujiya is similar to the empanada and is often prepared in large quantities during festive occasions.
In a sentence
During Holi, my grandmother makes the best gujiya filled with rich khoya and nuts.
As seen in crosswords
Gujiya is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A sweet deep-fried dumpling filled with a mixture of sweetened khoya and nuts” (6)
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