Khaja Is Crispy and Layered Sweet Dish From Eastern India
Year: 2026
Type: article
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.
Author: Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen*
Institution: Techno India University
Language: English
Topic: Culinary Culture and Tourism
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7136533554
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