Sesame Khaja is a type of dessert made from sesame seeds grown in the Kushtia district of Bangladesh, which is very popular throughout the country, including Kushtia. It is very popular from the cities of Bangladesh to the villages. The famous Kushtia.
This slightly sticky khajar is flat and long in shape. It is topped with peeled sesame seeds and is slightly hollow inside.
Preparation.
First, sugar, water, milk, etc. are boiled in a pan for Ten to Fifteen minutes. This way the sugar will melt and mix with the other ingredients .This hot mixture or pure sugar syrup is then poured out of the container to cool. Once cooled, the sticky sugar mixture or lye is lifted and tied into a ring. Usually, after a few minutes, two people work together to complete the process of stretching the sticky mixture. This creates a hollow inside and the color turns white. The hollow parts are folded repeatedly, so that many holes are formed. Then they are left on the table for a while and then cut into pieces of convenient size. Then these pieces are smeared with sesame seeds with the help of hands.
Hundreds of families are involved in this profession in Kushtia Sodar and Kumarkhali Upazilas. This sesame khaja from Kushtia is delicious and handmade.
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