Khara Khaja Recipe
Khara khaja is a quick and easy Indian snack that is made with maida (plain flour), salt, ajwain and butter. These thin crunchy bites are deep fried until crisp and are perfect for munching with a cup of tea or coffee.
Equipment
Rolling Pin
Deep frying kadai
Ingredients
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour (Plain Flour)
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon Carom Seeds (Ajwain | Omam)
- 2 tablespoon Butter or Ghee
- Warm water as needed
For Deep Frying
- Sunflower Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Take flour, salt, carom seeds in a bowl and mix so the salt is evenly dispersed throughout the flour. Now add in butter or ghee and rub it well into the flour.
- Slowly add in warm water and knead to as stiff dough. Knead the dough really well so there are no cracks on the dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Now divide the dough into two portions. Take one portion and roll it on a lightly floured surface till it is super thin.
- Take small cookie cutter or a small bowl with sharp edge and Cut out mini circle all over the rolled dough. Now use a fork to Prick all over cut out circle so when you fry the khaja it doesn't puff up.
- Heat oil for deep frying, drop the khaja into the hot oil and fry for 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side. Don't let it brown.
- Strain the khaja using a slotted spoon and place onto some paper towel lined plate. Let the excess oil drain. Allow to cool completely.
- Store in an air tight container. Enjoy with tea.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Khara Khaja Recipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
182
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
582
mg
25
%
Potassium
34
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Calcium
5
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.