Delicious Gojiya Recipe: Sweet Spiced Coconut Fried Dough!

Gojiya, gujiya, goja is a delightful fried dough, cradling a sweet, spiced coconut filling that's pure magic in your mouth. These little wonders have their roots in India and found their way to the West Indies thanks to indentured laborers and immigrants who carried on this delicious tradition. It's a hidden gem, not exactly stealing the spotlight in the Trini food scene, but I believe it deserves a place in our hearts and in our hands at tea or snack time. It's one of those sweet treats we should never, ever forget about. PRINTABLE RECIPE: https://cookingwithria.com/2023/11/go... Ingredients: Makes approximately 12 -17 gojiya For the Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tsp sugar 4 tablespoons butter or ghee Water (for kneading) For the Coconut Filling: 2 cups grated coconut 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 3/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste 00:00 Introduction 00:59 START RECIPE - KNEAD DOUGH 03:18 GRATE COCONUT 04:13 COOK FILLING 06:57 MAKE LOYAHS-BALLS 08:06 FILL DOUGH 08:40 HOW TO FILL AND WRAP 10:11 TIME TO FRY 11:46 THE TROUBLEMAKERS 13:28 THE FINISHED PRODUCT 13:49 LOOK AT THE INSIDE!! FIND MY KITCHEN FAVORITES- and Link to Slicer HERE: -including ingredients used HERE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cookingwi... If you have made and enjoyed any of my recipes, please tag me on social media and leave your feedback under the respective video. That's the best compliment you can give. It also encourages others to try it too... If you wish to see more, please subscribe, give me a thumbs up and leave a nice comment below! Have a great day! KEEP IN TOUCH FELLOW FOODIES! Social Media: Facebook: TriniCookingWithRia Instagram: cookingwithria TikTok: cookingwithria Website for more inspiration and meal ideas: www.cookingwithria.com Email: [email protected] WITH LOVE AND BEST DISHES, RIA B.