Authentic Bihari Khaja with Warm Sugar Syrup
Indulge in crispy, multi-layered Bihari Khaja, a traditional flaky pastry soaked in fragrant sugar syrup. This classic sweet treat offers a delightfully crunchy texture and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and melted ghee, mixing well until crumbly.
2
Gradually add cold water to knead a firm, smooth dough, then cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, mix rice flour and melted ghee to form a smooth paste known as 'sani'.
4
Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them out into thin, uniform chapatis.
5
Layer the chapatis, applying the rice flour paste between each layer, and roll them up tightly into a log.
6
Slice the log into small, equal pieces, gently press each piece, and roll them slightly into oval shapes.
7
Prepare a sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water together until it reaches a one-string consistency, then mix in crushed cardamom.
8
Heat ghee in a deep pan over medium-low heat and fry the prepared pastries until golden brown and flaky.
9
Immediately immerse the fried pastries into the warm sugar syrup for a minute, then remove and let them cool on a wire rack.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tbsp melted ghee
1/2 cup cold water
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp rice flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup water for syrup
4-5 crushed green cardamom pods
Ghee or oil for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.