Kora Khai: One Of The Favourite Sweet Dishes Of Lord Lingaraj

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s food cushions include various sweet dishes, which create a special significance for the state.

Kora Khai is a sweet dish item. It is immensely popular as a form of ‘Prashad’ (holy offering) in temples, especially to Lord Lingaraj.

There are very few ingredients used to prepare Kora Khai. It is basically a mixture of 4 ingredients that are Khai, coconut, jaggery (or sugar), and cardamom. Compared to other sweets, it’s a bit more hard and chewy.

It is believed to be one of favourite sweets of the Lord, which has traditionally been prepared by generations of a family of confectioners in the Old Town area, assigned to do the task.

However, that does not mess up with its uniquely delicious taste. It’s a flavourful delight that gives freshness from the coconuts and crunch from the caramelized Khai (fried paddy). It is very popular in Bhubaneswar.

It is prepared in the Old-Town area of Bhubaneswar. Although there are many shops making Kora Khai in the Old-Town area, the ones served to Lord Lingaraj is prepared by specific families of confectioners (particularly Bisoi families) assigned to make it in the same authentic way as it has been for years.

Where it is prepared?

It is prepared in the Old-Town area of Bhubaneswar. Although there are many shops making Kora Khai in the Old-Town area, the ones served to Lord Lingaraj is prepared by specific families of confectioners (particularly Bisoi families) assigned to make it in the same authentic way as it has been for years.

How it is prepared?

It is prepared with four basic ingredients – Khai (Lia i.e. Puffed paddy), Sugar, Coconut, and Cardamoms, involving a unique procedure that gives a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavour.

Hope you got to know all the details about Kora Khai and do no forget to taste this delicious sweet whenever you visit Lingaraj Temple.