Spicy Khaja

 

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

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

 

Method

 

• Clean and filter both the flours and mix together.

• Mix both flours, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, omam seeds and coriander.

• Make a well at the centre 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.

• 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.