How to Store Gujiya: As soon as the name of Holi comes, the first thing that comes to mind along with colors is the fragrant home-made Gujiya. Preparations for it start in homes several days before the festival. At one place mawa is being roasted, at another place the aroma of semolina and coconut is spreading throughout the house. From grandmother’s recipes to new varieties, Gujiya is the pride of every home. But often a problem arises. The Gujiya made with so much effort becomes soft or starts spoiling within a few days. Many times it looks fine from outside, but the moisture inside spoils it quickly.
If not stored properly, taste, crispness and freshness can be affected. If you want that your Gujiya neither gets spoiled nor becomes soft and remains fresh for weeks but even months, then it is very important to know the right way to store it. Let us know about it.
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Correct method of frying is important
If Gujiya is fried properly then it remains fresh for a long time. Therefore always fry the Gujiya thoroughly on medium flame. Due to this it gets cooked well from inside. Because if Gujiya remains raw then there is a greater risk of spoilage. Apart from this, if the stuffing inside is undercooked then the Gujiya can spoil quickly. If there is moisture in the filling then the Gujiya will not last long.
let cool completely
Do not seal the fried Gujiya in a box immediately. First cool it completely at room temperature. If even a little heat or steam remains, moisture will form in the box. This moisture makes the Gujiya soft and spoilt. To store Gujiya, use an airtight container which is clean and completely dry. You can spread tissue paper or butter paper below. Steel or food-grade containers are better.
For how many days can Gujiya be stored?
If the weather is cool and dry, a simple Mawa Gujiya can easily last for 710 days. Properly fried dry Gujiya can last for up to 15 days. Keep in mind that the box is kept away from sunlight and moisture. At the same time, if you want to store it for months, you can keep it in the refrigerator. Keep it out for 15-20 minutes before eating.
If you have made a lot of Gujiya, you can also freeze it. For this, wrap the Gujiya in cling wrap or foil. Place in a zip lock bag or airtight box and store in the freezer.
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