Chitti Kajalu | Andhra Mini Kaja
Chitti Kajalu is a special Andhra Sweet that is a mini version of the flaky deep fried Kajas. These are small sweets that make it easy for kids to enjoy.
Ingredients
For Chitti Kajalu
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida
- 2 tsp Butter
- A Pinch Salt
- Water as required
For the Sugar Syrup
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
Other Ingredients
- Cooking Oil for deep frying
- 2 tsp Butter for greasing
Instructions
Making the Dough for the Chitti Kajalu
- In a bowl, take the flour along with butter, salt and mix well.
- Slowly add water, starting with 1/4 cup and knead well.
- Knead to a stiff dough and let it rest for 10 mins.
- Once done, divide into two balls.
- Dust well and roll one ball into a disc of 6 inch diameter.
- Grease butter on top and from one end, tightly roll inward to form a tightrope.
- Using a serrated knife, cut into small half inch pieces.
- Using a rolling pin, slight press on the side where you can see the layers.
Frying the kajalu
- Heat a kadai with cooking oil and reduce the flame to low medium.
- Drop in the kajas and cook over medium flame, till it's cooked on all sides.
Making the Syrup
- In a nonstick pan, take the sugar along with water. Melt the sugar and make a thin syrup.
Soaking the Kajalu
- Once the kajas are deep fried, drop into the sugar syrup and let it sit for 10 to 15 mins.
- Remove once it absorbs the syrup.
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