Khaja Recipe (Layered Fritters Dunked In Sugar Syrup)

Step 1: To prepare Khaja recipe, in a bowl, add the flour, melted ghee and mix well

Step 2: Add cold water to make a smooth yet firm dough

Step 3: Cover the dough and keep aside for at least 15 to 20 minutes

Step 4: Make a paste mixing 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to make a flour paste

Step 5: Divide the dough into eight equal parts

Step 6: Take a ball and roll into rectangular shape sheet

Step 7: Roll another one similarly

Step 8: Smear the prepared flour paste on one sheet and place another on top of it

Step 9: Spread the flour paste on top of the second sheet and roll both the sheets together tightly to resemble a log

Step 10: Cut this flour log into equal sized pieces of 1 inch each

Step 11: Roll each piece vertically

Step 12: Heat enough oil in Deep fry pan, fry them in batches, on a medium flame until they turn golden brown on both sides

Step 13: Cool them completely

Step 14: In the meantime, prepare sugar syrup adding 2 cups sugar in 1 cup water in a Saucepan

Step 15: Bring to a boil and cook till it becomes sticky

Step 16: Add cardamom powder, black pepper and cinnamon powders to it

Step 17: This addition of spices is purely optional

Step 18: Switch off flame

Step 19: Grease a large plate with some butter or ghee

Step 20: Dip the fried khaja into the syrup hence prepared, when the syrup is still warm

Step 21: Immediately take the well-coated khajas onto the greased plate

Step 22: Serve Khaja at room temperature

Step 23: You could also serve them when still warm

Step 24: This Khaja recipe can be stored in an air-tight container up to 2 weeks at room temperature