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Khaja

Khaja

⏱️Prep: 45 mins
🔥Cook: 30 mins
🍽️Serves 8

🥘 Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida)
  • 1/4 cup Ghee (melted)
  • Oil for frying
  • Sugar Syrup (1 string consistency)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1

Knead a firm dough with flour, ghee, and water.

2

Roll out thin sheets (rotis).

3

Stack 3-4 sheets with a smear of ghee and flour paste between them.

4

Roll the stack into a log and cut into 1-inch pieces.

5

Flatten each piece slightly.

6

Deep fry on low heat until layers open up and turn golden.

7

Dip in warm sugar syrup.

💡 Cultural Significance

Khaja is a mandatory item in the "Sandesh" (gifts) sent to the daughter's in-laws.

Contributed by

✍️Mithilalegacy Team