Kora Khai

Korakhai is a sweetmeat whose principal ingredients are khai (a form of puffed rice), jaggery, coconut and cardamom. It is a traditional Odia food, mainly served as a prasad in temples. It is a common food in the state of Odisha, India. Pilgrims offer Korakhai as a form of prasad to lord Lingaraj. It is also a form of caramelized lia, and is also known as Leeaa in western Odisha.

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Caramelization:

For caramelization add sugar or jaggery to water and let it melt for 10-15 minutes. Add coconut pieces and cinnamon to it.

Preparation of Kora:

Add puffed rice to the caramelized solution and make balls for Muan or cut it into pieces for Khai.

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Kora Khai

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