Baked Ragi Gujiya

Name: Baked Ragi Gujiya
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Ragi flour; 1/2 cup Whole wheat flour; 3 tablespoons (melted) Ghee; Milk or water – as needed to knead the dough; ½ cup (roasted and cooled) Mawa (khoya); 1/4 cup Powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder; 2 tablespoons (optional) Desiccated coconut; 2 tablespoons Chopped dry fruits – (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

Renu Pushpendra Tyagi @RenuTyagi2006

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Baked Ragi Gujiya is a healthier and delicious twist on the traditional deep-fried gujiya, made using ragi (finger millet) flour, whole wheat flour, and a rich filling of mawa (khoya), dry fruits, and cardamom. This version is baked, making it light yet flavorful, while retaining the festive essence.

Renu Pushpendra Tyagi @RenuTyagi2006

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Ingredients

60 minutes

4 servings

For the Dough:
1 cupRagi flour
1/2 cupWhole wheat flour
3 tablespoons (melted)Ghee
Milk or water – as needed to knead the dough
For the Filling:
½ cup (roasted and cooled)Mawa (khoya)
1/4 cupPowdered sugar
1/2 teaspoonCardamom powder
2 tablespoons (optional)Desiccated coconut
2 tablespoons Chopped dry fruits – (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

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Steps

60 minutes

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Kneading the Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine ragi flour, wheat flour, and ghee. Mix well.
Gradually add milk or water to form a stiff dough.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
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Preparing the Filling:
Roast mawa in a pan on low flame until it turns light golden. Let it cool.
Once cooled, mix the roasted mawa with powdered sugar, chopped dry fruits, cardamom powder, and desiccated coconut. Your filling is ready.
Shaping the Gujiyas:
Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into small circles.
Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each rolled circle.
Fold the circle into a semi-circle shape and seal the edges by pressing them firmly. You can also us
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Baking:
Preheat the Air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
Place the shaped gujiyas on a baking tray and brush them lightly with ghee.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the gujiyas turn golden brown.
Enjoy your baked ragi gujiyas, a healthier twist to the traditional festive treat!