Khaja || Khaja Recipe || Crispy Khaja Recipe || Madakku || Inippu Poori

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey provides natural sweetness with added benefits.

cardamom powder

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Cinnamon offers a similar warmth at a lower cost.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Add ghee/oil to the flour mixture and rub until crumbly.

Gradually add water to form a soft dough, then knead for a few minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into thin circles.

Prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar, water, cardamom, and lemon juice until thickened.

Sprinkle cardamom powder and sugar on half of each circle.

Fold the circles over to create a semi-circle and seal the edges.

Heat ghee in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the khaja in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Dip the fried khaja in the sugar syrup while still warm.

Cooking Techniques

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