Khaja –Chiroti

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose flour (maida)

• 2 tbsp melted ghee

• ¼  cup water

For paste

• 2 tbsp all purpose flour (maida)

• 1 tbsp melted ghee

For syrup

• 3/4 cups of sugar

• 1/3 cup of water

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds

• Oil of ghee for deep frying

Method (How to make khaja (chiroti) at home)

• In a pan add the water, sugar and cardamom bring it to boil over medium flame,  till syrup is sticky and single thread consistency  keep  aside.

• Mix together maida and melted ghee add water and knead into soft dough and set aside.

• Add ghee and maida and make paste.

• Make lemon size balls with the kneaded flour and take one ball make thin chapatti. Make 3 thin chapati with the balls.

• Take one chapatti spread 1 tsp paste over it, place one more chapatti over it and again spread paste over it, again place one chapatti. Now roll it to make a roll.

• Cut roll into ½ inches pieces and press it nicely.

• Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.

• Deep fry the khajas on medium heat, till evenly golden from all sides.

• Drain and transfer into the sugar syrup. Soak for 4-5 minutes.

• Transfer into a serving plate and serve.