Khajuri (food)

Not to be confused with Khaja - also known as Khajuri.

Khajuri is a traditional Nepali (in some contexts, North-Indian/South Asian fried sweet snack). Khajuri is generally made of flour and sugar and traditionally fried in ghee[1][2] (alternatively, oil[3]). Khajuri is associated with festivals or special occasions in Nepal[4] and are typically prepared during festival of Chhath Parva or during Tihar as a holy offering or for occasions such as weddings.[5] During gatherings, festivals, or family celebrations, Khajuri is often prepared or bought as part of sweets offerings to gods, guests, and neighbors.[6] One blog describes the Khajuri as a "favorite tea time sweet snack" in Kathmandu showing that the sweet is a part of everyday life and not exclusively reserved for festive occasions.[7]

Regional and community associations

Khajuri is popular in the southern Terai region of Nepal because Khajuri is part of "mithai"[7][6], traditional Nepal sweets, sold and consumed widely, also in the city sweet shops in Kathmandu Valley[2] and beyond. Sweets and desserts in the Terai (plains) reflect influences from neighboring Indian sweet traditions and because of the overlap, sweets like Khajuri (and other deep-fried "mithai"[7]) are more common and popular in Terai than in the hill or mountain regions.[8]

Production

Khajuri is typically made from flour, semolina, sugar, ghee, and a little salt and milk to knead the dough.[3] After the ingredients are mixed, the dough is left to rest. Then the dough is divided into small pieces, rolled into rounds or shaped and then deep-fried in either ghee or oil until golden/crispy.[1] Sometimes, the back side of the dough is pressed into a wooden "khajuri press" before frying to create a vertically lined design[7] and sometimes a special wooden mold called a "thasaa" is used to shape the dough.[6]

Taste and texture

Khajuri tends to be crispy, flaky and buttery because it is deep-fried in ghee, giving it a rich flavor.[9] It is sweet[10] but not overwhelmingly sugary as it is sweetened by sugar or powdered sugar[1][11], giving it subtle sweetness that pairs well with tea or coffee. It makes a good light snack or a "tea time" sweet.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Crispy Khajuri Recipe – Buy Flour & Ghee | Sewapoint - Recipe | Sewapoint". www.sewapoint.com. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  2. ^ a b "Khajuri". Kasthamandap Bhandar. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  3. ^ a b "Khajuri Recipe by Niru Gupta". NDTV Food. Archived from the original on 2025-04-30. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  4. ^ "Selroti and Khajuri: Traditional Nepali Delights - Hausala Grihini Udhyog". hausalagrihiniudhyog.com. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  5. ^ Tandukar, Shranup (2022-02-07). "Top 15 Nepali Sweets and Desserts". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  6. ^ a b c Shrestha, Samyog (2025-10-19). "Top Nepali Sweets You Must Try During Your Nepal Tour". Himalayan Masters. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  7. ^ a b c d e Pathak, Jyoti (2012-09-04). "Taste of Nepal: The Traditional Sweets of Nepal - (Part 1 of 4)". Taste of Nepal. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  8. ^ "Exploring the Rich Flavors of Nepal: A Culinary Journey Through Its Diverse Regions". www.kathmanducookingacademy.com. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  9. ^ "Khajuri". Nepali Food Recipes. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  10. ^ "Khajuri made in nepal". Choicemandu Online Shopping. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  11. ^ "Khajuri Recipe by Niru Gupta". NDTV Food. Archived from the original on 2025-04-30. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
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