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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 cup water (for dough)
  • Oil (for deep frying)
  • 1/2 cup khoya (dried milk)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for syrup)
  • 1/2 cup water (for syrup)
  • 1/4 tsp saffron strands (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, ghee, sugar, salt, and cardamom powder. Mix well.
  2. 2Gradually add milk and water to form a soft dough. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. 3Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4In a separate pan, prepare the sugar syrup by boiling 1/2 cup sugar with 1/2 cup water until it reaches a one-string consistency. Add saffron if using.
  5. 5Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle.
  6. 6Place a small amount of khoya and chopped nuts in the center of each circle. Fold the edges over to seal.
  7. 7Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the filled dough pieces until golden brown on both sides.
  8. 8Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  9. 9Dip the fried khaja in the sugar syrup for a few seconds, then place on a serving plate.
  10. 10Let them cool slightly before serving.

Equipment

Mixing bowlRolling pinFrying panSlotted spoonPaper towelsSaucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • water (as needed)
  • oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and cardamom powder.
  2. 2Add ghee to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3Gradually add water to form a smooth and firm dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle.
  5. 5Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6Fry each rolled circle until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. 7Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  8. 8In a separate pan, dissolve sugar in a little water to make a syrup.
  9. 9Dip the fried khaja into the sugar syrup and let it soak for a few seconds.
  10. 10Remove from syrup and place on a plate to cool.
  11. 11Serve as a sweet snack or dessert.

Equipment

mixing bowlrolling pindeep frying panslotted spoonpaper towels

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/2 cup water (as needed)
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and cardamom powder.
  2. 2Add ghee to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
  3. 3Gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Knead for a few minutes until elastic.
  4. 4Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. 5Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into thin circles.
  6. 6If using, sprinkle grated coconut on half of the circle, then fold it over to form a semi-circle. Press the edges to seal.
  7. 7Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  8. 8Fry the khaja until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. 9Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  10. 10Serve warm or at room temperature.

Equipment

Mixing bowlRolling pinDeep frying panSlotted spoonPaper towels

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup ghee or clarified butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and cardamom powder.
  2. 2Add ghee to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3Gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle.
  5. 5Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6Fry each rolled circle until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7In a separate pan, combine sugar and water to make a syrup. Boil until it reaches a one-string consistency.
  8. 8Dip the fried circles into the sugar syrup, ensuring they are well coated.
  9. 9Remove from syrup and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Equipment

Mixing bowlRolling pinDeep frying panSlotted spoonWire rack

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