Sukhdi recipe (Gujarati gur papdi / gol papdi) is a traditional 3-ingredient sweet made with whole wheat flour, pure ghee and jaggery. Learn how to make this melt-in-the-mouth, soft fudge in just 15 minutes with step-by-step photos!
In my Gujarati thali post, you would have seen this sweet recipe showcased in the middle of the plate. It is nothing but Sukhdi / Gur papdi. Gur/Gud means jaggery. It is one of the traditional Gujarati sweet recipes. This is the easiest sweet I have ever tried so far. You can try this in microwave too.
As festivals are nearing, you can include this easy sweet in your menu. With just 3 ingredients, it tastes awesome! It can be done under 15 minutes. You can try this for your surprise guests too. They will be amazed by its taste. I followed Ezcookbook Ishita’s recipe.
I was totally satisfied with the outcome. I got it perfect in my first attempt. The ratio of wheat flour and ghee is 2:1, which is very important for this sweet, so do not reduce its quantity. How come a sweet with so much ghee go wrong? Anyone can make this sweet easily. Do try this for your family, they will love it for sure!
This recipe was featured on Twinkl as part of their festive sweets guide.
Quick Notes for US & Abroad Kitchens
- Flour Selection: Standard Indian grocery store atta brands like Aashirvaad, Sujata Gold or Laxmi work best. If using stone-ground whole wheat flour from US supermarkets like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur, choose fine whole wheat pastry flour so the texture turns out soft rather than coarse.
- Jaggery Texture: In US and abroad stores, Kolhapuri jaggery blocks or organic powdered jaggery (like 24 Mantra or Swad) are widely available. If using solid jaggery blocks, chop or grate very finely with a microplane or box grater so there are no firm bits; powdered jaggery can be measured directly into the warm flour.
- Electric Cooktop Heat Control: Electric coil and glass-top stoves retain residual heat much longer than gas burners. To prevent scorching the roasted wheat flour when adding jaggery, slide the kadai completely off the hot burner before stirring in the jaggery.
- Setting & Slicing: Use a small 6-inch square baking dish or round pie tin greased with ghee for a clean thickness. Mark the slices within 2 to 3 minutes while the mixture is warm and pliable, as it will crack if sliced after cooling.
Sukhdi Recipe (Gujarati Gur Papdi / Gol Papdi)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup Whole wheat flour (Atta) (approx. 60g)
- ¼ cup Melted pure ghee (approx. 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
- ½ cup Jaggery (Gur / Gud) finely grated or powdered (approx. 75g)
- Poppy seeds or chopped nuts for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Finely grate or powder the jaggery so there are no hard lumps or pieces. Grease a plate or tray with a few drops of ghee and keep it ready.
- In a heavy-bottomed kadai, heat ghee and add the wheat flour. Roast the flour over medium-low flame, stirring continuously, until it turns aromatic and golden brown.
- Lower the flame completely. Add the grated jaggery and mix vigorously for about a minute until the jaggery begins to melt and combines evenly with the warm roasted flour. Turn off the flame immediately so the jaggery does not overcook.
- Continue stirring off the heat for a few seconds until the jaggery melts completely into a soft, smooth mass. Immediately transfer the mixture to the greased tray and level the surface quickly using the back of a flat spatula or cup.
- Sprinkle poppy seeds or sliced nuts on top if desired and gently press down. After 2 to 3 minutes while still warm, mark diamond or square cuts with a knife. Allow to cool completely for 10 to 15 minutes, then gently separate the pieces. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!
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Enjoy this melt-in-the-mouth, nutritious sukhdi with family and friends!
For more traditional festive ideas, check out my complete collection of South Indian Diwali Sweets and Snacks Recipes.
Nice one! and easy recipe too. Thanks for sharing.
Tempting gud papdi, turned out perfect in color and texture, awesome clicks
perfect.. as always too gud presentation
Looks too good dear ..Lovely presentation :)
eaten many sweets in my house owners house,this is one among them.i have to def give it try bcz my little girl loves sweet n this is more easy than payasam.thanks for sharing ..
Nice one Chitra, will definitely try this at home.
perfectly done.. So tempting sweet
looks too too good. Nice healthy and tempting sweet.
looks wonderful
Yum yummy !
loved it for the simplicity
oh… would love to grab them, so yum…
Simple and super
Sukhdi came out prefectly, love those squares..
Simple Recipe…
Hi Chitra, Very Simple and tasty Sweet. I felt it was more sweet than we usually eat. Next time I will adjust the jaggery accordingly. Thank you for the recipe :)
Yes sure. Thanks !