Khurma (Assamese Sweet Snack)

Name: Khurma (Assamese Sweet Snack)
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 250 grams); 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter); 1 1/4 cups sugar (250 grams); 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder; 3/4 cup oil (about 200 grams), for frying

Mahek Naaz @maheknaaz1006

hyderabad

Khurma is a very popular sweet from Assam, traditionally made during Bihu. Every household in Assam prepares khurma, so let’s make this easy and delicious treat that everyone loves.

Mahek Naaz @maheknaaz1006

hyderabad

Khurma is a very popular sweet from Assam, traditionally made during Bihu. Every household in Assam prepares khurma, so let’s make this easy and delicious treat that everyone loves.

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Ingredients

40 minutes

5-6 servings

2 cupsall-purpose flour (about 250 grams)
2 tablespoonsghee (clarified butter)
1 1/4 cupssugar (250 grams)
1/2 tablespoonlemon juice
1/2 teaspooncardamom powder
3/4 cupoil (about 200 grams), for frying

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Steps

40 minutes

1

In a large bowl, add the flour and ghee. Mix well, rubbing the mixture between your palms until it’s well combined. This will help make the khurma crispy.
2

Gradually add water, a little at a time, and knead the flour into a dough. The dough should be medium—not too hard or too soft.
3

Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
4

After 15 minutes, knead the dough again and divide it into two portions.
5

Roll one portion into a thick, flat circle using a rolling pin.
6

Cut the rolled dough into your desired shapes using a knife. For diamond shapes, first cut straight lines, then cut diagonally across them. Repeat with the second portion of dough.
7

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
8

Once the oil is hot, add the dough pieces in batches and fry, stirring gently. Lower the heat and fry the khurma until they turn golden brown.
9

In a separate pan, add the sugar and 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium heat to make a sugar syrup.
10

Stir the syrup occasionally. Add the cardamom powder and lemon juice.
11

After 8-10 minutes, test the syrup by placing a drop between your thumb and finger. If it forms a thick string, the syrup is ready.
12

Add the fried khurma pieces to the syrup and mix well. After 1-2 minutes, turn off the heat and continue stirring the khurma and syrup together.
13

Remove the pan from the stove and keep stirring as it cools. As the syrup cools, it will coat the khurma with a sugary layer.
14

Khurma is ready! Let it cool completely before serving and sharing.