Healthy Baked Gujiya Dessert

1. Take 1 cup khoya in a pan and roast it until it browns

2. Stir the khoya continuously to prevent it from sticking to the pan

3. In a separate bowl, add 1 cup all-purpose flour

4. Mix 2 tablespoons ghee into the flour

5. Gradually add small amounts of cold water to the flour and ghee mixture to form a dough similar to paratha dough

6. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes

7. Once the khoya is roasted and has changed color, remove it from the pan and let it cool

8. Add 2 tablespoons coconut powder to the cooled khoya

9. Add cardamom powder to the mixture

10. Add chopped pistachios and almonds to the mixture

11. Add 1.5 tablespoons sugar and mix well to prepare the filling

12. Flatten the rested dough into a chapati-like shape

13. Cut the dough into round shapes using a bowl

14. Place some filling in the center of each round

15. Apply water on the edges of the rounds

16. Seal the gujiya by closing it and using a fork to crimp the edges

17. Line a baking tray with parchment paper

18. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees for 10 minutes

19. Place the gujiya on the tray and bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes

20. Remove the gujiya from the oven

21. Brush honey on top immediately after baking

22. Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios

23. When serving, drizzle additional honey on top

Notes

1. This version uses baking instead of frying and honey instead of sugar syrup to reduce calories and make it healthier

2. The baked gujiya may not brown as much as the fried version