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Khaja – The Flaky Sweet from Jagannath Temple

Khaja – The Flaky Sweet from Jagannath Temple

 

Why Try It? A crunchy, layered sweet, offered as Mahaprasad at Jagannath Temple.

Highlights:

  • Made of wheat flour, ghee, and sugar syrup.
  • Deep-fried until golden brown and crispy.
  • One of the main sweets of Puri’s temple rituals.

 Where to Try? Jagannath Temple (Puri), sweet shops across Odisha.