Name: Spicy Khaja, How to Make Spicy Khaja Recipe, Spicy Indian Diwali Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Gram flour - 2 cups; Red chilli powder - 2 tsp.; Plain flour - 1/2 cup; Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.; Omam seeds (ajwain - 1/2 tsp.); Coriander (very finely chopped - 1 tbsp.); Salt to taste; Oil to deep fry

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Spicy Khaja is a typical Indian snack which is prepared during the festive season (especially Diwali). People who are suffering from diabetes or who don’t like sweet will definitely like this recipe.

When we were making all sweet recipes I thought of doing a few spicy recipes and this recipe is one among them. Actually, I thought of making sweet khaja but at the last minute I changed my mind and ended with this recipe.

For better flavor I recommend you to stick with the proportion of gram flour and plain flour (maida) which I have used. I have found that few people add vanaspati during the making of dough but I didn’t.

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Tips to make delicious Spicy Khaja Recipe:

Use fresh ingredients: Use fresh maida, ajwain (carom seeds), salt, and other ingredients for the recipe. This will ensure that the khaja has a good flavor.
Knead the dough well: Knead the dough well and keep it aside for at least 20 minutes to allow it to rest. This will help to make the khaja more crispy and crunchy.
Roll out the dough: Roll out the dough into thin sheets using a rolling pin. Sprinkle a little maida on the rolling surface to prevent the dough from sticking.
Cut the sheets: Cut the sheets into small squares or diamond-shaped pieces using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
Fry the khaja: Heat oil in a pan and fry the khaja pieces in batches on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan, as this can cause the khaja to become soggy.
Add the spice mixture: In a separate pan, roast the ajwain, red chili powder, and salt for a minute or two. Mix well and sprinkle this spice mixture over the hot khaja.
Serve hot: Serve the Spicy Khaja hot with a cup of tea or coffee.

By following these tips, you can make delicious Spicy Khaja that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, especially during Diwali or any other festive occasion.

Spicy Khaja, How to Make Spicy Khaja Recipe, Spicy Indian Diwali Recipe

Spicy Khaja is a typical Indian snack which is prepared during the festive season (especially Diwali).

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Spicy Khaja

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 1 Small Jar

Calories 180 kcal

Author Uppada Lakshmi

Ingredients

Ingredients for Spicy Khaja Recipe:

Gram flour – 2 cups
Red chilli powder – 2 tsp.
Plain flour – 1/2 cup
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp.
Omam seeds ajwain – 1/2 tsp.
Coriander very finely chopped – 1 tbsp.
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry

Instructions

How to Make Spicy Khaja Recipe:

Clean and filter both the flours and mix together.
Mix both flours, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, omam seeds and coriander.
Make a well in the center and water.
Pat the dough for about 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes pliable (elastic type)
Divide the dough into small pieces which may be around 4-inch diameter.
Make those pieces into thin rounds.
Using a fork, prick on both sides.
After pricking put them on a clean cloth to dry for about 30 minutes.
Make chapati shape and then roll it.
Cut it at 2-inch length and slightly press so that I acquire oval shape.
Heat the oil for deep fry.
Fry until its golden/ light brown appears.
Drain all the excess oil and store once Spicy Khaja is cooled down.
Another way of doing this Spicy Indian Diwali Recipe:
Once you dust and roll the dough into the disc shape, you need to roll the dough and then cut into pieces.
Now again you will pat gently with hands and make disc type shape and deep fry.
In our previous case, we will get the oval shape and this one will have the disc shape.