This sweet is a delicacy of both India and

Nepal.

The sweet is closely likened to a baklava ,

crunchy and sweet.

This crunchy swirl is easy to make if done with

care and little effort.

So let’s get into the recipe …

INGREDIENTS ( 20 pieces)

1.5 cups flour

2 tblsp ghee

a pinch of salt

1 tblsp ghee ( for applying between layers)

1/2 tsp cardamon powder

For the syrup

2 cups sugar

1/4 cup water

A tiny piece of alum( Patika) – optional

Oil for frying

METHOD

Mix the flour, ghee,salt and enough water to

bind to a soft dough.

Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.

After the resting time,roll the dough into one

thin sheet.

Apply 1 tblsp ghee , sprinkle a little flour and

slowly roll into a thin long roll.

Cut into pieces , press on each portion and roll

slightly.

Heat oil to high , switch off the flame then add

the rolled pieces.Once the pieces float , switch

on the flame again to high and fry to a golden

brown.

This way fry all the pieces and drop it hot in the

prepared syrup for 3-5 seconds. Allow to cool.

For the syrup

Heat the sugar, water, alum, cardamon powder

and make a syrup till sugar dissolves.

The syrup should be hot when the fried kajas

are dropped.

Do try this crunchy sweet and post in your

comments and suggestions !