Korakhai is a traditional Odia food, mainly served as a
prasad
200px, Prasad thaal offered to Swaminarayan temple in Ahmedabad ">Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad">Swaminarayan temple in Ahmedabad
Prasada (, Sanskrit: प्रसाद, ), Prasadam or Prasad is a religious offering in Hinduism. Most o ...
in temples. It is a common food in the state of
Odisha
Odisha (English: , ), formerly Orissa ( the official name until 2011), is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third largest population of ...
.Pilgrims offers Korakhai as a form of prasad to lord
Lingaraj.
It is also a form of caramelized
Lia. Khai is also known by the name of Leeaa in western Odisha.
Ingredients
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Khai
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Jaggery or
Sugar
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Coconut
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Cardamom
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Preparation
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.
See also
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Chhena Poda
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Rasabali
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It consists of deep fried flattene ...
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Rasagolla
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Chhena Gaja
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Kheersagar
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Chhena Kheeri
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Chhena jalebi
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List of Indian sweets and desserts
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Oriya cuisine
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References
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Odia cuisine
Indian cuisine
Foods containing coconut
Rice dishes