Khaja Recipe
Khaja is a traditional Indian sweet delicacy, originating from the eastern state of Odisha. It is a crispy, layered pastry made from maida flour (refined wheat flour) and is deep-fried until golden brown. The layers of the pastry are then soaked in sugar syrup, giving it a sweet and syrupy taste. Khaja is a popular sweet during the festivals and is often served as prasad (offering to God) in temples.
Ingredients
- 2 cuprs all purpose flour / maida
- 1/4 cup ghee / clarified butter
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Water
- 3 tsp Oil
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 cup cardamom powder Optional
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Prep Steps
- Sift the maida flour, salt, and cardamom powder in a mixing bowl
- Add the ghee and mix it with the flour mixture
- Gradually add water and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and non-sticky
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes
Cooking Steps
- Roll out the dough into a thin sheet using a rolling pin
- Cut the sheet into rectangular or square shapes
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat
- Carefully slide the cut dough into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown
- Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel
- In a separate pan, mix sugar and water and bring it to a boil.
- Add the fried khaja to the sugar syrup and let it soak for a few minutes
- Remove the khaja from the syrup and serve it warm
- Serve Khaja warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Notes & Comments
- The dough should be rolled out as thin as possible to achieve a crispy texture.
- The sugar syrup should be thick, but not too sticky.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan while deep frying to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Khaja Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
365
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
152
mg
7
%
Potassium
167
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
60
g
20
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
50
g
56
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin B1
0.03
mg
2
%
Vitamin B2
0.04
mg
2
%
Vitamin B3
0.2
mg
1
%
Vitamin B5
0.003
mg
0
%
Vitamin B6
0.04
mg
2
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Vitamin E
1
mg
7
%
Vitamin K
2
µg
2
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
35
mg
9
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.