Khaja Recipe

Steps To Prepare

• STEP 1.Use pure desi ghee and loads of sugar for the khajas.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, take 250gms of maida, add 4 tbsp of melted dalda and ¼ tsp of cooking soda.
• STEP 2.Add water in small quantities and prepare a soft dough. Cover the dough with wet cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
• STEP 3.For sugar syrup, in a pan, take 500 gms of sugar and add 150 mil of water in high flame. Let the mix boil for the perfect solution. After that, add ½ tsp patika and cook for 3 more minutes.
• STEP 4.Now take the prepared dough and roll a thin layer with it. Cut the edges and make a square shape.
• STEP 5.Spread 3 tbsp of dalda over the layer and sprinkle maida.
• STEP 6.Starting with one edge, start rolling the dough to create a cylindrical shape and with the help of some water, stick the edges.
• STEP 7.Cut the rolled dough in small pieces about 1.5 inch each and press each piece with our fingers.
• STEP 8.In a pan, add oil for deep frying, let it heat and turn off the flame.
• STEP 9.Drop the prepared khajas in hot oil and wait till they float in the oil. It takes approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• STEP 10.After that, turn the flame on and dab gently with a ladle and fry until they are golden in appearance.
• STEP 11.Drop the hot khajas in the sugar syrup and soak for 30 seconds.
• STEP 12.Now gently remove the excess syrup and enjoy your khajas.

Storage And Serving Method

• STEP 1.To serve, you can coat them pistachios after frying.
• STEP 2.These can be easily stored in an airtight container for a few weeks.