Authentic Bihari Khaja with Warm Rabri
Experience the legendary multi-layered crisp pastry from Bihar, soaked in sugar syrup and served with rich, thickened sweet milk. This iconic traditional delicacy melts in your mouth with every single bite.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour with melted ghee until crumbly.
2
Gradually add cold water and knead into a firm, pliable dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
3
For the syrup, boil 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar until a one-string consistency is reached.
4
For the rabri, simmer full-fat milk in a heavy-bottomed pan until reduced to half, then mix in sugar, cardamom, and chopped pistachios.
5
Roll out the dough into thin sheets, layer them with a paste of ghee and flour, roll tightly, and slice into small rounds.
6
Gently flatten each round and deep fry in medium-hot ghee until golden and flaky.
7
Dip the fried khajas into the warm sugar syrup for a minute, then drain on a wire rack.
8
Serve the crispy khajas warm alongside the rich, chilled or warm rabri.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tbsp melted ghee
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water for syrup
2 cups full-fat milk for rabri
2 tbsp sugar for rabri
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Chopped pistachios for garnish
Ghee for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.