For anyone with a sweet tooth, Indian desserts hold a special place, especially the ones made with khoya. This rich ingredient, also known as mawa, is at the heart of many delightful recipes. And who said khoya can be used only in sweets? It also adds a subtle sweetness and richness to sabzis and other dishes. So, if you’re at home and craving something easy yet delicious, here we’ve prepared five delightful khoya recipes for you.
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5 Easy And Tasty Khoya Recipes To Try At Home
Here are a few khoya recipes you surely don’t want to miss out on. Check it out—
1. Khoya Paneer
Love creamy curries? Then khoya paneer is for you! In a pan, heat ghee and add onion and tomato paste. Stir in cashew paste, curd, and crumbled khoya. Add spices and paneer cubes. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with naan or steamed rice.
2. Mawa Anjeer Roll
If you’re up for a fancy-looking sweet, then do try the mawa anjeer roll. It’s tasty and healthy. Heat ghee in a pan and roast chopped figs till soft. Add crumbled khoya, sugar, cardamom, saffron, and mixed nuts. Mix well and let it cool. Shape the mixture into a log, roll it in poppy seeds, and slice it nicely. Decorate with silver varq for a festive touch!
3. Khoya Khurchan Paratha
Apart from aloo paratha or gobi paratha, if you want to give a sweet touch to your paratha, then this recipe is just for you. Start by mixing whole wheat flour, salt, and ghee, then knead it into a soft dough using water. Cover and rest for an hour. In another bowl, mix grated khoya with saffron water, sugar, cardamom powder, and kewda water. Stuff this mixture into dough balls, roll into parathas, and cook on a hot tawa with ghee until golden brown.
4. Mawa Gujiya
If you’re craving something sweet and festive, try making Mawa Gujiya at home! Start by kneading a stiff dough with ghee and flour. Prepare a rich filling with khoya, dry fruits, and nuts. Fill and seal small puris, then deep-fry them till golden brown. Once cool, store them in an airtight container to enjoy them later.
5. Matar Ki Tikki With Khoya Twist
If you’re in the mood for some tikki with a sweet twist, do try to make matar ki tikki. Heat ghee in a pan and sauté cumin, heeng water, green chillies, and ginger. Add some peas, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt; cook till slightly browned. Blend the pea mixture and mix it with besan. Make small portions, stuff them with khoya mixed with nuts and dates, then shallow fry the tikkis till golden.
Which of these recipes are you excited to try? Tell us in the comments below!
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