How to Make Simple and Delicious Khaagineh with the Easiest Method

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Saed News: Khaagineh, or Khaaygineh, literally means a dish made by mixing egg yolks and whites and frying it in oil. Khaagineh is one of the oldest traditional desserts that still plays a leading role on Iranian tables.

How to Make Simple and Delicious Khaagineh with the Easiest Method

Ingredients for Simple Khaagineh:

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking time: 12-15 minutes
Freezing capacity: Not recommended
Serves: 5-6 people

For the Khaagineh:

  • Flour: 35g (1/4 cup)

  • Milk: 80ml (1/3 cup)

  • Baking powder: 3g (1 tsp)

  • Eggs: 3

  • Saffron (brewed): 15ml (1 tbsp)

  • Oil: 110g (1/2 cup)

For the Syrup:

  • Water: 180ml (3/4 cup)

  • Sugar: 250g (1 1/4 cups)

  • Saffron (brewed): 15ml (1 tbsp)

  • Rose water: 15ml (1 tbsp)

For the Decoration:

  • Cinnamon: 6g (1 tbsp)

  • Chopped walnuts: 40g (1/3 cup)

Preparation Steps for Simple Khaagineh:

  1. Mix flour, milk, and baking powder together, and whisk until smooth and homogeneous.

  2. Add eggs and whisk again. If the flour forms lumps, strain the mixture through a fine sieve.

  3. Add the brewed saffron to the mixture and stir.

  4. In a 30 cm pan, add oil and heat it on medium until hot.

  5. Pour the mixture into the pan and cover it with a lid for 1 minute.

  6. Slice the mixture in the pan and fry both sides until golden.

For the Syrup:

  1. In a pot, combine water and sugar and heat until the sugar dissolves. After a few boils, add brewed saffron, remove from heat, and stir in rose water.

  2. Pour the syrup over the Khaagineh and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes before removing it from heat.

For Decoration (optional):

  1. Garnish with cinnamon and chopped walnuts.

Storage: Khaagineh can be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.

Chef's Tip: You can substitute milk with sweetened yogurt for a variation of this recipe.