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Porbandar style Masala Khajli / Khajali – Gujarati Style Spicy Flaky Fried Biscuits

Porbandar Style Masala Khajali is a mildly spiced, deep-fried biscuits, have a bite of this Khajali and see how it crumbles into thin flakes and melts in your mouth. It is light, fluffy and a traditional Gujarati snack which is irresistible and tastes best with hot beverages.

Porbandar is famous not only as of the birthplace of ‘The father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi, but also it is famous for the delicious and irresistible Khajali. Porbandar, a city in the state of Gujarat, claims it’s monopoly.

The name Khajali itself is an attraction, it is just mouthwatering,  consisting of ghee, plain flour, and water.  This is the identity of Porbandar, it is a unique item of this city which consists of specialists for making it.

There are three types of this Khajali that are most famous amongst the people of the city and Porbandar consist of at least 150 businesses and more than 500 experienced workers in this field who earn their bread and butter by producing the Khajali which gets fondly consumed by the locals as well as the tourists.

On festive seasons Khajali is a big hit, not only that but Porbandar is the only city of India that exports Khajali all over the world. Variety of this product is their expertise and pride, and they believe it’s more of a tradition and not just-food.

Once the holy month Shravan begins and we all eagerly wait for the thread of religious festivals to come, on the day of Naag Panchmi or Shitla Satam people bring generous amount of Porbandar Ni Khajali, which comes in different varieties like, Mori (Plain ), Masala and Sweet Khajali and we would devour with Indian Masala Chai.

Although Khajali is considered as a snack, however Gari ( sweet ) Meethi Khajali remains the most favourable choice for festivals and happy occasions.

Are you tempted to eat or make Khajali? Then don’t hold back the eagerly waiting cook inside you, just put that apron on, follow this recipe and enjoy!

Notes:-
Plain Khajali can be made without adding any spices, just use flour, ghee and follow the same process.

More Gujarati Snacks 

1. Gujarat Na Daal Vada

2. Dakor Na Gota

3. Surti Sev Khamani

4. Leftover Khaman Dhokla Chaat 

Masala Khajali, Porbandar ni khajli, Gujarati Khajli
Snack
Gujarati
Yield: 10-12 pieces
Author: Hayley Dhanecha
PORBANDAR STYLE MASALA KHAJLI/KHAJALI

PORBANDAR STYLE MASALA KHAJLI/KHAJALI

Masala Khajli is a traditional Gujarati snack, which is deep-fried, flaky and melts away in your mouth when eaten with hot masala chai.
prep time: 45 Mcook time: 30 Mtotal time: 75 M

ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1/4 cup ghee melted
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp. crushed cumin seeds and Black pepper powder
  • Pinch Red chilli powder
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Pinch baking powder

instructions:

How to cook PORBANDAR STYLE MASALA KHAJLI/KHAJALI

  1. In a big bowl take plain flour.
  2. Add melted ghee and rub the flour with your fingers.
  3. Once mixed properly add all the masala except oil.
  4. Combine well, and knead the dough with the little water.
  5. Knead the dough like chapatti flour.
  6. Cover the dough with the wet kitchen towel.
  7. Leave the dough aside for at least half an hour.
  8. Once you are ready to prepare the khajli, heat the oil on low flame.
  9. Don’t heat oil on high heat.
  10. Now once again knead the dough for couple of minutes.
  11. Divide the dough into equal golf size balls. ( you can make bigger if you like )
  12. Flatten one ball on the worktop, and press it with your fingers and make a couple of holes in it, so it cooks well inside too.
  13. The thickness should be about 1/2 cm.
  14. Work same with the remaining dough.
  15. Gently slip pressed khajali into oil, fry the khajlis on a very low heat until you see flaky and light brown colour Khajali.
  16. Once done, leave it to cool completely.
  17. Khajali will become flakier once it cooled down.
  18. Khajli can stay fresh for a couple of weeks.
  19. Enjoy with a cup of masala chai.

NOTES:

This recipe can be halved.
Calories
105.88
Fat (grams)
6.77
Sat. Fat (grams)
3.30
Carbs (grams)
10.01
Fiber (grams)
0.48
Net carbs
9.54
Sugar (grams)
0.05
Protein (grams)
1.45
Sodium (milligrams)
62.74
Cholesterol (grams)
13.13
The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.
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Sri mallya

Wednesday 5th of December 2018

Looks so delicious. I have never tried something like this before. Bookmarked to try this soon.

Sujata Roy

Wednesday 5th of December 2018

These deep fried cookies looks awesome Jagruti. Cumin chilli powder made these mouthwatering. Lovely share.

mildly indian

Tuesday 4th of December 2018

Such lovely flaky cookies and that too savory. I crave savory ones so often and love the cumin added. Outstanding share, Jagruthi

Praneetha

Tuesday 4th of December 2018

First of all, I must say most of your recipes are so new to me and really unique, Jagruti. I have been bookmarking many recipes from your blog and would love to bookmark and try this masala khajali too. Looks so perfect with a cup of masala chai, what say?

ShilpaBh

Tuesday 13th of March 2018

Wow.. spicy biscuits looking too delicious. I will try for sure