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 !