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Mitha Khaja

mitha khaja

Ingredients (Serves 4 to 6)

  • - 1 1/2 cup: Maida (plain flour)
  • - 1/2 cup: Jaggery
  • - 1 cup: Water
  • - 1/4 tsp: Cardamom powder
  • - 1 tbsp: Ghee
  • - Ghee to deep fry

Method

  • - Heat the water and jaggery till all of it dissolves in the water.
  • - Strain and cool a bit.
  • - Mix the cardamom powder and ghee in the flour.
  • - Knead the flour with the jaggery water.
  • - The dough should be stiff but pliable.
  • - Break into approx. 20 parts.
  • - Knead each with palm and roll into 4" rounds.
  • - Make many tiny slits with knife or fork on each on both sides.
  • - Keep them aside on a clean cloth for an hour or so to dry a bit.
  • - Deep fry in hot ghee on low flame till light golden in colour.
  • - Drain and cool for a while.
  • - The khajas will become crisper and harder as they cool.
  • - Store in airtight container after cooling completely.