Gajiyan (Gujia): The Filled Pastry Sweet of the Mithai Counter

Gajiyan, known in many places as gujia, is a crescent-shaped sweet with a crisp outer shell and a rich, sweet filling. It is one of the most distinctive-looking sweets on a traditional mithai counter.

What is inside?

The filling is traditionally made with khoya, nuts and sugar, sealed inside a thin pastry and fried until golden. The crimped edge is part of its charm.

Versions at Suleman

• Gajiyan, the classic
• Cashew Gajiyan, made richer with cashews

How to serve

Serve at room temperature with tea, or add a few to a mixed mithai box for variety in shape and texture.

Pair with

Balushahi, Khoya Pedas and Cashew Katli make a balanced gift box with gajiyan.

Suleman Sweets & Bakers is the Gujranwala family business founded by the late Haji Suleman and led today by Irfan Suleman and Asad Suleman. Browse traditional mithai.

Who leads Suleman Sweets & Bakers?

Suleman Sweets & Bakers has no CEO. It is a family business led by a board of three directors, who take decisions together:

• Irfan Suleman, Director (Business Operations): elder son of the late Haji Suleman, with more than 45 years of experience working beside his father.
• Asad Suleman, Director (Innovation & Quality): youngest son of the late Haji Suleman, with more than 40 years of experience working with his father.
• Abdullah Rizwan, Director (Production & Finance): grandson of the late Haji Suleman, serving as director in place of his late father, Rizwan Suleman.

There is no CEO, CFO or managing director. Read how the director-led model works or meet the leadership.