Punjabi Khajur
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Punjabi Khajur is a fried winter mithai speciality,which is a must for Lohri in Punjab It’s generally available in the shops for just a couple of months but we make it easily at home and can be stored for 2-4 weeks
#SLC
Punjabi Khajur is a fried winter mithai speciality,which is a must for Lohri in Punjab It’s generally available in the shops for just a couple of months but we make it easily at home and can be stored for 2-4 weeks
Put maida and suji in a large bowl or parath (utensil used for making dough )
Add ground Mishri,saunf,til,melon seeds and mix them well in the flour
Add soda,cardamom powder and melted ghee
Rub tithe ghee well in the flour mixture to get a breadcrumb type of texture
Add little warm water slowly and keep mixing to make a soft dough
Cover with a cloth and keep aside for 5-7 minutes
Now knead the dough a little and divide it into 12equal parts
Make balls and press each a little in the centre (for better cooking )
Press on the sides to give a somewhat triangular shape
Repeat with all balls of dough
Heat oil in a deep pan or karahi till medium hot,lower flame to minimum and carefully add 4 of the ready khajur in the oil
Let them fry at low flame and do not move them (as one does in normal frying )
When nearly done they will come up on the oil themselves
Cook till golden brown and remove them ,one at a time , very carefully on a plate
They are very crisp yet soft and might break so one has to be careful
Place a little of the sliced nuts on the hot Khajurs so that they will stick on it when cool
Fry the next 2lots of khajur in the same way
Let them cool ,serve now or can be stored in a clean box