Name: Savoury Spinach Khaja recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour (maida) + 1 tbsp.; pinch of salt; 1/2 tsp. carom seeds (ajwain); 2 tbsp. spinach puree; 1-2 tbsp. melted ghee / oil + 1 tbsp.; oil to deep fry

ABOUT Savoury Spinach Khaja RECIPE

Khaja is a very popular sweet in many parts of india, especially the Northern part, West Bengal, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, etc. In fact, it is offered as a prasad at the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri (Orissa). They can also be made into savoury style by deep frying them for a typical Diwali snack. They can be made in large quantities and stored in airtight containers to be relished later. They are perfect as a tea-time snack or as appetizers with some homemade chutney.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 cup plain flour (maida) + 1 tbsp.
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. carom seeds (ajwain)
2 tbsp. spinach puree
1-2 tbsp. melted ghee / oil + 1 tbsp.
oil to deep fry

Instructions

Mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil to deep fry). Add required quantity of water and knead into a dough. Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes.
Knead the dough again and then roll out into a chapatti. Apply some ghee and then sprinkle some flour all over it.
Roll over into a log and cut into 1" thick roundels. Gently roll lengthwise and keep them aside. Heat oil in a pan and drop them one by one.
Fry in batches on a low flame till they turn light golden in colour. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve these crispy fritters as a tea-time snack or as appetizers with some homemade chutney.

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