<p class="p1">Chocolate and Kesar Khaja —<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>this flaky, layered pastry is a Diwali classic all across India! Coated in a luscious sugar syrup, it’s an addicting mithai to celebrate the sweetness of the festive season that can even be made in the air fryer!</p>
<p>If you like this, please try my other desserts:</p>
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<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/baked-motichoor-rabri-parfait/">Baked Motichoor Rabri Parfait</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/coconut-kalakand-cake/">Coconut Kalakand Cake</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/pineapple-sandesh/">Pineapple Sandesh</a></li>
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<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-12025 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chocolate-Kesar-Khaja-1.jpg" alt="Chocolate Kesar Khaja" width="768" height="1024" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-12026 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chocolate-Kesar-Khaja-2.jpg" alt="Chocolate Kesar Khaja" width="768" height="1024" /></p>
<h5><strong>STEPS FOR MAKING KHAJA:</strong></h5>
<div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow wp-amp-block wp-block-jetpack-slideshow__autoplay wp-block-jetpack-slideshow__autoplay-playing" id="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow__1"><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper"><amp-carousel width="1512" height="2016" layout="responsive" type="slides" data-next-button-aria-label="Next Slide" data-prev-button-aria-label="Previous Slide" controls loop autoplay delay=3000 id="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow__amp-carousel__1" on="slideChange:wp-block-jetpack-slideshow__amp-pagination__1.toggle(index=event.index, value=true)"><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_12981.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Divide dough in 6 equal parts.</figcaption></figure></div><div 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class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Layering paste</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13141.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Apply paste on rolled sheet</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13171.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Place 2nd sheet and press firmly with fingers</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13191.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Apply layering paste on 2nd sheet</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13301.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Apply 3rd sheet on top</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13341.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Roll sheets tightly</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13371.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Rolled sheets</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13381.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Cut in one inch length</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13411.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Piece cut from rolled sheet</figcaption></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13461.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /></figure></div><div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide"><figure><img width="1512" height="2016" src="https://i0.wp.com/naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_13481.jpg?fit=1512%2C2016&;ssl=1" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image" alt="" object-fit="contain" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption 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			<div class="wprm-recipe-time"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes">30</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes">mins</span></div>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-time"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes">15</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes">mins</span></div>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-time"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes">45</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes">mins</span></div>
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		<p>Chocolate and Kesar Khaja — this flaky, layered pastry is a Diwali classic all across India! Coated in a luscious sugar syrup, it’s an addicting mithai to celebrate the sweetness of the festive season that can even be made in the air fryer!</p>	</div>
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					Dessert				</span>
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					Indian				</span>
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					traditional				</span>
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					Airfryer Recipes, Desserts, Diwali, Indian Sweets, Traditional				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name">Servings</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-12028">12</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit"></span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name">Calories</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories">153</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit">kcal</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name">Author</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author">Nidhi Bothra</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">all purpose flour</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, melted and hot</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">hot water</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, as required</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">all purpose flour</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ghee</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, melted and hot</span>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sugar</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">8-10</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">strands</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">saffron</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cardamom powder</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Chocolate for Dipping:</div>
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										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">dark chocolate chips</span>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">coconut oil</span>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Garnishing</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">almonds</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, slivered</span>
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															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">pistachio</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
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		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Instructions</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Mix all purpose flour and ghee in a bowl, till there are no lumps.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add hot water to the mixture slowly, and knead to make a soft firm dough. Cover the dough with a moist cloth and keep it aside for 5 minutes.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">For preparing the layering paste, mix all purpose flour with ghee.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Now, knead the dough again to make it smooth and divide into 6 equal parts. Roll the dough balls into a circular sheet.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Take a circular sheet, smear it with layering paste and place another sheet on top. Press the sheets firmly with your fingers. Repeat this to add the third sheet on top i.e. smear with paste, place sheet and press firmly.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Roll the three sheets stuck together, to make a tight cylindrical roll.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Now, cut the roll into 1 inch pieces and then roll each piece vertically in a round shape. Your khajas are now ready to go into airfryer. Keep them in a plate to dry, while you repeat the above process to make more khajas from the remaining 3 balls of dough.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Airfry the khajas at 370°F/185°C. I airfryed 5-6 khajas together for 20 minutes checking twice in between, but timing may vary based on airfryer.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Instead of airfrying, you can also fry the Khajas in oil on a medium flame, until golden brown on both sides.</p></div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">For sugar syrup, add water and sugar in a saucepan, boil for 5 minutes on medium flame, till it comes to a string consistency. Add saffron and cardamom to it and switch off the heat.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">For chocolate dipping, add the coconut oil and dark chocolate into a heat-safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir after each interval and continue to microwave the chocolate until it’s properly melted.</div>
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										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Now, dip the ready Khajas into warm sugar syrup and chocolate dip. Garnish them with almonds and pistachios. They are now ready to serve.</div>
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					Amount Per Serving						</div>
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		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 153</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 45</span>
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		<span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>% Daily Value*</strong></span>
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	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Fat</strong> 5g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>8%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Saturated Fat 3g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>19%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-polyunsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-monounsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Monounsaturated Fat 1g</span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Cholesterol</strong> 13mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 2mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>0%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 25mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>1%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 26g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>9%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 0.4g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 17g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>19%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 1g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div>			<div class="nutrition-line nutrition-line-big"></div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin A</strong> 4IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>0%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 1mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>1%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 3mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>0%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 1mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>6%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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