DIY Gujiya to Gulal – Happy Holi

• Mix the flour in a bowl with A2 ghee. Add water and make a soft and smooth dough.
• Cover the dough, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Mix all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl.
• Divide the dough into 15 small balls.
• Dust and roll the ball into a 5-inch circle.
• Keep a small amount of filling in the center of the circle, and fold to make a semicircle.
• Press and seal the ends nicely. Make all the gujiyas in the same manner.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Line the gujiyas on a baking tray.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes until nicely browned.

Power tips and variations

• You can opt to use whole wheat flour too and add coconut filling along with the nuts for a different flavor and taste.
• You can also add cacao nibs for a different variation.
• Dates give the needed sweetness but you can opt to add organic jaggery powder too.

• Place the freshly grated beetroot in a handkerchief and squeeze out the juice.
• Mix beet juice with rice flour and rose water. Do this well.
• Now spread it on a plate and let it dry well in a well-ventilated place.
• Sieve through a fine strainer and use it.

• You can mix gram flour and turmeric in a big container evenly.
• Sieve the mixture through a strainer to get a smooth texture.

• Grind the greens with water and strain them. In the juice add Rice flour.
• Mix it well.
• Now spread it on a tray and let it dry completely in a well-ventilated room.
• Sieve through a fine strainer and use it.

Power tips and variations

• Adding a few drops of lemon juice to turmeric powder will give it a bright red color.
• You can alternatively use hibiscus flowers or marigold flowers. Grind them in a mixer and add rice flour to get different homemade colors.