holi and gujiya
The festival of Holi is considered incomplete without Gujiya. Gujiya is made on Holi in most of the houses in North India. Although many dishes are prepared on Holi, but Gujiya is something different. Gujiya is made on Holi in every house from villages to cities. Gujiya made of mawa, sugar syrup and flour dissolves as soon as it is placed in the mouth. You will easily get many types of Gujiya in the market. Today we are going to tell you the history of Gujiya and know which state’s Gujiya is famous?
Which state’s Gujiya is famous?
It was first built in India in Bundelkhand area of ​​Uttar Pradesh. Gradually Gujiya started being made and eaten in different cities of Uttar Pradesh. After UP, Gujiya also became famous in Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and other states of the country. Gujiya, which looks like a crescent moon, is the queen of all dishes. Everyone including children and adults eat it with gusto.
History of Gujiya
Talking about the history of Gujiya, its beginning is said to be from the medieval era. According to historians, Gujhiya originated from the Middle East country Turkey. During the Mughal era, Gujiya used to be included in special dishes. In the 13th century it was made from jaggery and flour. First it was made in the shape of samosa and then in the shape of moon.
Why is Gujiya made in Holi?
There is an old tradition of making Gujiya in Holi. It is said that during the festival of Holi in Braj, Lord Krishna is offered this sweet. The trend of making Gujiya on Holi came from Braj itself and from Mathura to Vrindavan, on the day of Holi, Gujiya is offered to God and Gujiya is fed to the guests coming to the house. However, now you will always find Gujiyas at sweet shops.
Make Mawa Gujiya at home on Holi, it will melt as soon as you put it in your mouth, note down this recipe
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