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Pidakiya (Gujiya)

Pidakiya (Gujiya)

⏱️Prep: 40 mins
🔥Cook: 30 mins
🍽️Serves 10

🥘 Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)
  • 1 cup Khoya (Mawa) or Semolina (Suji)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar powder
  • 1/4 cup Desiccated Coconut
  • Cardamom powder
  • Ghee for dough and frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1

Knead a stiff dough with maida and ghee.

2

Roast khoya/suji until golden and mix with sugar, coconut, and nuts.

3

Roll out small circles of dough.

4

Place filling in the center, fold, and seal edges (often designing with a fork or hand).

5

Deep fry on low heat until golden brown.

💡 Cultural Significance

Mandatory for the "Tij" festival. Women compete to make the most beautifully designed Pidakiya.

Contributed by

✍️Mithilalegacy Team