Kora Khai
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Korakhai is a sweetmeat whose principal ingredients are khai (a form of puffed rice), jaggery, coconut and cardamom.[1] 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.[2] It is also a form of caramelized lia, and is also known as Leea in western Odisha.
Alternative namesMuan
Place of originଓଡ଼ିଶା
Region or stateBhubaneswar, Odisha
Serving temperaturePrasad
 Korakhai in Bhubaneswar | |
| Alternative names | Muan |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | ଓଡ଼ିଶା |
| Region or state | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Serving temperature | Prasad |
| Main ingredients | Puffed rice, Jaggery, Coconut, Cardamom |
Ingredients
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.
