KHAJA IS CRISPY AND LAYERED SWEET DISH FROM EASTERN INDIA

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Authors: Prof. Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen
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Abstract

Khaja is a traditional, crispy, and layered sweet, often soaked in sugar syrup, hailing from Bihar and Odisha, India. Made from refined flour, ghee, and water, it is rolled, layered, fried until golden, and often enjoyed during festivals or as a popular snack in cities like Puri. Khaja is an Indian dessert believed to have originated from the Bihar and is also popular in the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha as well as Andhra Pradesh. Khaja is an Indian dessert believed to have originated from the Bihar and is also popular in the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha as well as Andhra Pradesh.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Culinary Culture and Tourism Food Nutrition and Cultural Practices Food Nutrient Composition and Product Development

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
16 March 2026
Language
EN