How to make Goja -
Oval shaped maida dough deep fried and dipped in sugar syrup.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Refined Flour, Sugar (चीनी)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Mithais
For more recipes related to Goja checkout Balushahi, Gajar Ke Tukde, Ghevar, Jalebi . You can also find more Mithais recipes like Til ki Burfi, Candied Pumpkin Seeds, Masala Chai Kulfi, Jalebi.
Goja Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Sweet
Ingredients for Goja Recipe
Refined Flour 2 cups
Sugar 1 cup
Baking powder a pinch
Ghee 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Mix sugar with half a cup of water and cook to make syrup of three thread consistency. Keep warm. Sift the flour and baking powder, add two tablespoons of ghee and knead to a pliable dough.
Step 2
Divide the dough into equal portions and using a rolling pin roll out into ovals. Make several slashes on the ovals with the tip of a knife or a fork.
Step 3
Heat sufficient ghee in a pan and deep-fry the gojas till brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on an absorbent paper to remove excess ghee.
Step 4
Dip the fried gojas in sugar syrup, coat rapidly and remove quickly. Toss till dry and crisp.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 2063 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 414.8 gm
Protein : 27.4 gm
Fat : 32.4 gm
Other : 0
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