Khaja

Ingredients list for Khaja

• 1 kilogram Refined Flour
• Ghee
• 75 grams Ghee
• 2 cups Sugar
• a few strands Saffron (kesar)
• 15-20 Black peppercorns
• 6-8 Cloves
• for deep-frying Oil

Method

1. Mix together refined flour and 75 grams ghee. Knead into soft dough and set aside. To make sugar syrup, heat together sugar with 2 cups water.
2. Add saffron, black peppercorns and cloves. Cook the syrup till it reaches the consistency of less than 1 string.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Take a portion of dough and roll it into a roti. Spread some ghee on it and sprinkle some dry flour. Make a roll, cut into 1 inch pieces.
4. Stretch each piece with hands or roll out each piece to form an elongated khaja.
5. Deep fry the khajas on medium heat, stirring a few times, till evenly golden. Drain and transfer into the sugar syrup. Soak for 4-5 minutes. Transfer into a serving plate and serve.

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