Different Holi Gujiya Recipes to Make at Home

Holi 2026 is almost here! The delicious traditional dessert “Gujiya recipes” comes to mind during this festival. Holi is known as the “festival of colors” and is celebrated all over India.

As Holi arrives, family and friends gather to celebrate the festival and make Gujiya at home, adding a special sweetness to the Holi celebrations. But did you know there are 12 Gujiya recipes that you can make at home?

Read this full guide to explore them all!

12 Holi Gujiya Recipes to Try at Home

1. Khoya/Mawa Gujiya

One of the most classic Gujiya recipes, stuffed with mawa (khoya), dry fruits, and cardamom.

2. Coconut Gujiya

This Gujiya recipe brings aromatic magic to your Holi plate, stuffed with coconut and crunchy nuts.

3. Chocolate Gujiya

Kids like to eat chocolates. One of the kids’ favorite Gujiya recipes during Holi parties, stuffed with chocolate.

4. Gulkand Gujiya

This gujiya adds a royal touch to your Holi 2026 celebrations, filled with rose gulkand. It is very tasty.

5. Baked Gujiya

One of the healthier versions of gujiya recipes, offering the same taste but in a lighter, guilt-free form.

6. Namkeen Gujiya

This Gujiya is a savory version, filled with spicy ingredients that add an exciting twist to your traditional Holi recipes.

 

7. Bhang Gujiya

This is a festive special recipe especially prepared for Holi festival celebrations, filled with a mixture of khoya, dry fruits, and includes bhang.

8. Apple Gujiya

A fruity twist in Holi celebrations, perfect for Gujiya recipes, filled with mildly spiced apple.

9. Walnut Brownie Gujiya

This is a modern fusion dessert that combines brownie crumble with crunchy walnuts.

10. Dry Fruit Gujiya

This traditional Indian sweet dumpling is enjoyed during the Holi festival. It is loaded with almonds, cashews, raisins, pistachios, and dates.

11. Rabri Gujiya

One of the delicious Gujiya recipes, filled with thick Rabri for an ultra-rich festive experience.

12. Paan Gujiya

This special Gujiya recipe is loaded with mawa, paan leaves, desiccated coconut powder, gulkand, paan masala, and fennel seeds.

Make Holi 2026 More Special with NFCI Gujiya Recipes and More!

Holi 2026 is the perfect time to add more happiness and creativity to your festive platter. While traditional Gujiya recipes are always a favorite, adding a professional touch can impress everyone at your Holi party.

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