{"id":18504,"date":"2025-03-08T12:58:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T07:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ajantasoya.com\/shop\/?p=18504"},"modified":"2025-12-27T12:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T07:24:02","slug":"beyond-gujiya-hidden-food-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajantasoya.com\/shop\/blog\/beyond-gujiya-hidden-food-treasures\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Gujiya &#8211; Hidden Food Treasures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As the colors of Holi paint the skies, it&#8217;s time to think beyond the traditional gujiya and dive into a palette of flavors from across India! Let&#8217;s embark on a culinary journey that takes us from the bustling streets of Bengal to the royal delicacies of Rajasthan, exploring a treasure trove of recipes that are as colorful and diverse as the festival itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try These New Recipes This Holi!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 25px; color: #af000d;\">Puran Poli \u2013 Amazing Signature Dish from the state of Maharashtra<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18541&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837642445{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Preparation Time:<\/strong> 30 M<br \/>\n<strong>Cooking Time: <\/strong>20 M<br \/>\n<strong>Calories:<\/strong> 212.1 kcal \/ poli<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong class=\"ingredient-item-group-title\">For Puran Stuffing<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup or 145g split chickpea or chana dal<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup or 160g jaggery shave or powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup or 50g sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/2 cups water<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/4 tsp nutmeg powder<\/li>\n<li>1 3\/4 cardamom powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong class=\"ingredient-item-group-title\">For the Dough of the Poli (Flat bread)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200g wheat flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp oil<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup water<\/li>\n<li>Wheat flour for dusting while rolling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837699746{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"130\"><strong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"128\">Step 1: Prepare Puran (Filling)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"528\">\n<li data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"255\">Cook split chickpeas with water in an <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"201\">Instant Pot (rice setting)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"237\">pressure cooker (5 whistles)<\/strong> on medium heat.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"318\">Drain the water and grind the chickpeas into a fine paste.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"397\">Melt jaggery with 1 tbsp water in a pan, then mix in the ground chickpeas.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"493\">Add sugar, nutmeg, and cardamom powder. Cook until the mixture thickens and becomes sticky.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"528\">Let the puran cool completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"561\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"559\">Step 2: Prepare Dough<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"692\">\n<li data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"641\">Mix <strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"600\">wheat flour, salt, and water<\/strong> in a bowl and knead into a soft dough.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"692\">Add a little oil and knead again until smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"724\"><strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"722\">Step 3: Stuff &amp; Roll<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"973\">\n<li data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"802\">Take a small portion of dough, roll it into a ball, and flatten slightly.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"900\">Place <strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"841\">double the amount of puran<\/strong> in the center and seal the edges to form a stuffed ball.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"973\">Roll it out gently into a <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"948\">thin round disc<\/strong> (about 2mm thickness).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1009\"><strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1007\">Step 4: Roast Puran Poli<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1151\">\n<li data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1077\">Heat a tawa (griddle) and roast the puran poli on medium flame.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1151\">Flip and cook both sides until golden brown, applying ghee as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1184\"><strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1182\">Serve &amp; Enjoy<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 25px; color: #af000d;\">Aamras Poori \u2013 Karnataka<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18542&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837642445{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Preparation Time:<\/strong> 2 M<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time: <\/strong>2 M<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Mango: 2, fully ripe<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Sugar: 2 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Green Cardamom Power: \u00bd tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt: 1.4 tsp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837699746{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How to Make<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Wash &amp; Clean mangoes. Discard the top &amp; slice mango lengthwise from both sides of seed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cut the mango flesh diagonally &amp; scoop the the flesh. This is the easiest way to extract maximum pulp from mango at home.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Pour mangoes in a blender along with the juice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add Sugar or sweetener of your choice, salt and Cardamom powder.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Now make a smooth puree in blender without any additional water.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Aamras is almost ready.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Transfer Aamras into serving bowls and refrigerate to chil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Once ready to serve top each bowl of Aamras with chopped dry fruits or nuts of your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"31\"><strong>Garnish with a pinch of saffron or nuts\/dry fruits of your choice for extra flavor. Serve hot pooris &amp; enjoy! \ud83d\ude0a<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 25px; color: #af000d;\">Chanar Jilapi &#8211; West Bengal<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18543&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837642445{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Preparation Time:<\/strong> 25 M<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time: <\/strong><span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">1 hour 20 mins<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><label for=\"ingredient_checkbox_67cbf5492b81f\"><\/label><span class=\"nutrifox-quantity\" data-nf-original=\"metric\" data-nf-metric=\"2\" data-nf-usc=\"8.45\" data-unit=\"liter\" data-nf-metric-unit=\"liter\" data-nf-usc-unit=\"cup\" data-nf-food-id=\"240\" data-nf-food-description=\"Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk\" data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"nutrifox-unit\" data-nf-original=\"metric\" data-nf-metric=\"liter\" data-nf-usc=\"cup\" data-nf-food-id=\"240\" data-nf-food-description=\"Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk\">liter<\/span>\u00a0Full Cream Milk<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3 Tbsp<\/span>. Lemon Juice<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3 Tbsp<\/span>. Milk Powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">4 Tbsp<\/span>. Milk<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">3 Tbsp<\/span>. Semolina<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">2 Tbsp<\/span>. All Purpose Flour<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"tsp\">\u00bd Tsp<\/span>. Baking Powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tsp\">1 Tsp<\/span>. Green Cardamom Powder<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\">Few Strands Kesar \/ Saffron<\/li>\n<li data-tr-ingredient-checkbox=\"\"><span class=\"nutrifox-quantity\" data-nf-original=\"metric\" data-nf-metric=\"200\" data-nf-usc=\"0.84\" data-unit=\"ml\" data-nf-metric-unit=\"ml\" data-nf-usc-unit=\"cup\" data-nf-food-id=\"682\" data-nf-food-description=\"Vegetable oil, palm kernel\" data-amount=\"200\">200<\/span><span class=\"nutrifox-unit\" data-nf-original=\"metric\" data-nf-metric=\"ml\" data-nf-usc=\"c\" data-nf-food-id=\"682\" data-nf-food-description=\"Vegetable oil, palm kernel\">ml<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ajantasoya.com\/shop\/\"><strong>Refined Vegetable Oil<\/strong><\/a> for deep frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">1 Tbsp<\/span>. Ghee\/ Clarified Butter<\/p>\n<h4><strong>For Sugar Syrup<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">200g Sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 cup Water<\/li>\n<li>6 Whole Green Cardamom<\/li>\n<li>Few Strands Kesar\/ Saffron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837699746{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How to Make<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"165\"><strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"50\">Step 1: Prepare Chana<\/strong><br data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"53\" \/>Boil milk until reduced, then add lemon juice to curdle. Strain using a muslin cloth and drain for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"386\"><strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"189\">Step 2: Make Dough<\/strong><br data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\" \/>Mix warm milk with semolina. Knead chana until smooth, then add cardamom, saffron, flour, baking powder, and the semolina mixture. Shape into 15 balls, roll into threads, and twist into knots.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"501\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"416\">Step 3: Make Sugar Syrup<\/strong><br data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"419\" \/>Boil sugar, water, cardamom, and saffron for 8-10 minutes until slightly sticky.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"616\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"525\">Step 4: Fry &amp; Soak<\/strong><br data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\" \/>Fry jilapis in medium-hot oil &amp; ghee until deep brown. Soak in warm syrup for 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy soft and syrupy Chanar Jilapi! \ud83d\ude0a<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1741433624848{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 25px; color: #af000d;\">Traditional Pal Payasam Recipe<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18544&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837642445{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Preparation Time:<\/strong> 5 M<br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">35 M<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>\u00a0litre Milk<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1.5\">1.5<\/span>\u00a0litres Water<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">3 tablespoon<\/span>\u00a0Raw Rice<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span>\u00a0Sugar<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\">3<\/span>\u00a0Cardamom, powdered fine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>For Tempering<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">2 teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0Ghee<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"7\">7<\/span>\u2013<span data-amount=\"8\">8<\/span>\u00a0cashew nuts, broken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837699746{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How to Make<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Take a wide deep bottomed heavy pan. Add in the water and the milk. Let it come to a boil. Once it comes to a boil add in the washed rice to the pan. Keep cooking on medium high flame.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">The milk mixture will start evaporating and reducing in volume. The milk mixture would have approximately reduced by half after 30-40 minutes.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">After about one hour and 15 minutes, the mixture would have become creamy in colour and thicker in consistency. Add in the sugar and mix well. Let it boil for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame and add in powdered cardamom. Mix well to combine.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Heat ghee in a pan and add in the broken cashew nuts. Fry on low flame until the nuts are slightly golden. Add it to the pal payasam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> Serve warm and enjoy this rich South Indian delicacy!<\/strong> \ud83d\ude0a[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 25px; color: #af000d;\">Thandai: The Refreshing Drink of Rajasthan<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18545&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837642445{background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Preparation Time:<\/strong> 10-15 M<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 litre boiled, full-fat milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup baker\u2019s sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp saffron strands<\/li>\n<li>Half a cup of almonds, cashews and pistachios (sliced)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp fennel seeds<\/li>\n<li>8 green cardamoms, powdered<\/li>\n<li>1 stick of cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>A few black and white peppercorns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1658837699746{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How to Make<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">\u00a0Mix a few strands of saffron with 1 tsp warm milk and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Boil the milk and sugar in a saucepan. 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