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Khaja with sesame seeds, crunchy and golden

Crispy golden sesame khaja

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Crispy khaja with sesame seeds, honey, and sugar, rolled out and cut into small pieces while still pliable. An easy Bengali sweet treat.

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Recipe from ARI, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Khaja with sesame seeds is a crispy sweet treat, very popular in Bangladesh, and its secret lies in the perfect consistency of the syrup.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodCooking with sugar
  • Estimated cost$4.95 $0.83 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 people
  • $3.66
  • $0.04
  • $1.01
  • $0.24

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Prepare two sheets of baking paper or two stainless steel trays, lightly coated with oil on one side. Khaja cooks very quickly, so it’s important to prepare everything in advance. ≈ 3 min
  2. Toast the sesame seeds over very low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are lightly toasted. Set aside.
  3. In the same frying pan, pour in the sugar and honey and heat over low heat until the sugar is completely melted.
  4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, until the syrup thickens and becomes sticky.
  5. Add the toasted sesame seeds and mix quickly to ensure they are evenly coated.
  6. Pour evenly distribute the mixture, spread it on a greased sheet of paper, then cover it with another sheet of greased paper. ≈ 3 min
  7. Spread evenly using a rolling pin to achieve a thin and consistent layer. ≈ 4 min
  8. While the mixture is still warm and pliable, cut it with a sharp knife into the desired shape. ≈ 8 min
  9. Allow the khaja to cool completely so that they become crispy.

The bill

Crispy golden sesame khaja

  • 150 g of shelled sesame seeds$3.66
  • 65 grams of sugar$0.04
  • 60 ml of honey$1.01
  • neutral oil, for applying$0.24

Total$4.95

that's $0.83 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 150 g of shelled sesame seeds
  • 65 grams of sugar
  • 60 ml of honey
  • neutral oil, for applying

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