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Khaja

Temple Offering, Odisha

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Khaja

Khaja

Temple Offering

Khaja is a traditional Odia sweet made from refined flour, sugar, and ghee. The dough is deep-fried until golden and crispy, then soaked in sugar syrup. It is often served as prasad in temples and is a popular offering during religious ceremonies. The sweet has a flaky, layered texture and a satisfying crunch, reflecting the temple tradition of using ghee in cooking.