Authentic Bihari Khaja with Warm Elaichi Chai
Experience the legendary, multi-layered crispiness of traditional Bihari Khaja, soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. Perfectly paired with a hot cup of spiced cardamom tea for an unforgettable treat.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and melted ghee, rubbing it together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
2
Gradually add cold water to knead a firm, smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
3
Prepare the 'sani' (layers paste) by mixing the rice flour and melted ghee together in a small bowl until smooth.
4
Divide the rested dough into equal-sized small portions and roll them into thin, uniform chapatis.
5
Stack the chapatis, applying the ghee-rice flour paste generously between each layer. Roll the stacked chapatis tightly into a log.
6
Slice the log into small, equal-sized cylindrical pieces, then gently press each piece with a rolling pin to form oval shapes.
7
Prepare a sugar syrup of one-string consistency by boiling the sugar, water, cardamom powder, and saffron together.
8
Heat ghee in a deep pan on medium-low flame and fry the prepared khaja pieces until golden brown and flaky.
9
Immediately drop the fried khaja into the warm sugar syrup, let them soak for a minute, then remove and drain on a wire rack.
10
Serve the crispy, sweet Bihari Khaja warm alongside freshly brewed Elaichi Chai.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
4 tbsp melted ghee
1/2 cup cold water
A pinch of salt
2 tbsp rice flour
4 tbsp ghee (for paste)
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
A few strands of saffron
Ghee or vegetable oil for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.