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	'''~~Gujiya~~''' ~~({{lang-hi\|गुजिया}})~~, '''Gughara''' ~~({{lang-gu\|ગૂઘરા}})~~,'''Pedakiya''' ~~({{lang-hi\|पेडाकिया}})~~, or '''karanji''' ~~({{lang-mr\|करंजी}})~~ is a sweet [[dumpling\|deep-fried dumpling]], native to the [[Indian subcontinent]], made with [[Semolina\|suji]] (semolina) or [[maida flour\|maida (all purpose flour)]] stuffed with a mixture of sweetened [[khoa]] (milk solids; also called mawa) and dried fruits, and fried in [[ghee]]. The earliest mention of gujiya dates back to the 13th century, when a jaggery-honey mixture was covered with wheat flour and was sun-dried.		'''Gunjiya''', '''Gughara''','''Pedakiya''', '''karanji''', '''Kajjikayalu''','''Somas''','''Karjikayi''' is a sweet [[dumpling\|deep-fried dumpling]], native to the [[Indian subcontinent]], made with [[Semolina\|suji]] (semolina) or [[maida flour\|maida (all purpose flour)]] stuffed with a mixture of sweetened [[khoa]] (milk solids; also called mawa) and dried fruits, and fried in [[ghee]]. The earliest mention of gujiya dates back to the 13th century, when a jaggery-honey mixture was covered with wheat flour and was sun-dried.

	The preparation method of a typical gujiya/pedakiya is rather similar to that of a [[samosa]], but the gujiya/pedakiya looks like an [[empanada]]. Shaped like a half moon, the gujiya or pedakiya is filled with a sweet mixture of grated and roasted dried fruits, [[khoa]], grated coconut, and a hint of suji to lend it a grainy texture. It is especially made and consumed during Teej, [[Holi]] and [[Chhath]] in India.		The preparation method of a typical gujiya/pedakiya is rather similar to that of a [[samosa]], but the gujiya/pedakiya looks like an [[empanada]]. Shaped like a half moon, the gujiya or pedakiya is filled with a sweet mixture of grated and roasted dried fruits, [[khoa]], grated coconut, and a hint of suji to lend it a grainy texture. It is especially made and consumed during Teej, [[Holi]] and [[Chhath]] in India.
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	Several regional cuisines in India feature dishes similar to gujia, but with different fillings.		Several regional cuisines in India feature dishes similar to gujia, but with different fillings.

	Gujias are prepared in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujrat and Bihar regions of India during Holi and Diwali festivities. Dry ones are called ''Pedakiya'' in [[Bihar]]. Pedakiyas are very popular in Bihar and are relished by everyone. There it is used as holy offerings in [[Chhath]]. There are two types of pedakiya made in Bihar: one with ''suji'' / ''rawa'' ([[Semolina]]) and another with khoa. In ''suji pedakiya'', suji is roasted in ghee with sugar, almonds, cardamom, raisins and other nuts and then deep fried in ghee. In ''khoa pedakiya'', pure khoa is mixed with nuts and sugar and then deep fried. It is also called ''Ghughra'' (Gujarati) in [[Gujarat]], ''Karanji'' (Marathi) in [[Maharashtra]] and in [[Odisha]], Somas (Tamil) in [[Tamil Nadu]], ''Garijalu'' (Telugu) in Telangana and, ''~~Kajjikaya~~'' (Telugu) in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and, ''Karjikayi'' or ''Karigadubu'' (Kannada) in [[Karnataka]]. They are all fried sweet dumplings made of wheat flour and stuffed with dry or moist coconut delicacies. In [[Goa]], Goans prepare a similar sweet on the occasion of their festivals: Hindus for [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] and Christians for Christmas, and call it {{transl\|hi\|nevri}} or {{transl\|hi\|neuri}} (plural {{transl\|hi\|neureo}}). In Odisha it is called {{transl\|or\|karanji}} and has either a coconut based or curd cheese based filling.		Gujias are prepared in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujrat and Bihar regions of India during Holi and Diwali festivities. Dry ones are called ''Pedakiya'' in [[Bihar]]. Pedakiyas are very popular in Bihar and are relished by everyone. There it is used as holy offerings in [[Chhath]]. There are two types of pedakiya made in Bihar: one with ''suji'' / ''rawa'' ([[Semolina]]) and another with khoa. In ''suji pedakiya'', suji is roasted in ghee with sugar, almonds, cardamom, raisins and other nuts and then deep fried in ghee. In ''khoa pedakiya'', pure khoa is mixed with nuts and sugar and then deep fried. It is also called ''Ghughra'' (Gujarati) in [[Gujarat]], ''Karanji'' (Marathi) in [[Maharashtra]] and in [[Odisha]], ''Somas'' (Tamil) in [[Tamil Nadu]], ''Garijalu'' (Telugu) in Telangana and, ''Kajjikayalu'' (Telugu) in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and, ''Karjikayi'' or ''Karigadubu'' (Kannada) in [[Karnataka]]. They are all fried sweet dumplings made of wheat flour and stuffed with dry or moist coconut delicacies. In [[Goa]], Goans prepare a similar sweet on the occasion of their festivals: Hindus for [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] and Christians for Christmas, and call it {{transl\|hi\|nevri}} or {{transl\|hi\|neuri}} (plural {{transl\|hi\|neureo}}). In Odisha it is called {{transl\|or\|karanji}} and has either a coconut based or curd cheese based filling.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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| course = [[Dessert]]
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'''Gujiya''' ({{lang-hi|गुजिया}}), '''Gughara''' ({{lang-gu|ગૂઘરા}}),'''Pedakiya''' ({{lang-hi|पेडाकिया}}), or '''karanji''' ({{lang-mr|करंजी}}) is a sweet [[dumpling|deep-fried dumpling]], native to the [[Indian subcontinent]], made with [[Semolina|suji]] (semolina) or [[maida flour|maida (all purpose flour)]] stuffed with a mixture of sweetened [[khoa]] (milk solids; also called mawa) and dried fruits, and fried in [[ghee]]. The earliest mention of gujiya dates back to the 13th century, when a jaggery-honey mixture was covered with wheat flour and was sun-dried.

The preparation method of a typical gujiya/pedakiya is rather similar to that of a [[samosa]], but the gujiya/pedakiya looks like an [[empanada]]. Shaped like a half moon, the gujiya or pedakiya is filled with a sweet mixture of grated and roasted dried fruits, [[khoa]], grated coconut, and a hint of suji to lend it a grainy texture. It is especially made and consumed during Teej, [[Holi]] and [[Chhath]] in India.

== Similar dishes ==

Several regional cuisines in India feature dishes similar to gujia, but with different fillings.

Gujias are prepared in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujrat and Bihar regions of India during Holi and Diwali festivities. Dry ones are called ''Pedakiya'' in [[Bihar]]. Pedakiyas are very popular in Bihar and are relished by everyone. There it is used as holy offerings in [[Chhath]]. There are two types of pedakiya made in Bihar: one with ''suji'' / ''rawa'' ([[Semolina]]) and another with khoa. In ''suji pedakiya'', suji is roasted in ghee with sugar, almonds, cardamom, raisins and other nuts and then deep fried in ghee. In ''khoa pedakiya'', pure khoa is mixed with nuts and sugar and then deep fried. It is also called ''Ghughra'' (Gujarati) in [[Gujarat]], ''Karanji'' (Marathi) in [[Maharashtra]] and in [[Odisha]], Somas (Tamil) in [[Tamil Nadu]], ''Garijalu'' (Telugu) in Telangana and, ''Kajjikaya'' (Telugu) in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and, ''Karjikayi'' or ''Karigadubu'' (Kannada) in [[Karnataka]]. They are all fried sweet dumplings made of wheat flour and stuffed with dry or moist coconut delicacies. In [[Goa]], Goans prepare a similar sweet on the occasion of their festivals: Hindus for [[Ganesh Chaturthi]] and Christians for Christmas, and call it {{transl|hi|nevri}} or {{transl|hi|neuri}} (plural {{transl|hi|neureo}}). In Odisha it is called {{transl|or|karanji}} and has either a coconut based or curd cheese based filling.

== See also ==
* [[Chandrakala (dessert)]], a similar dish
* [[Empanada]], similar pastry in other countries

==External links==
* [http://www.ekunji.com/recipes/easy-gujia-recipe Traditional Gujia recipe]

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