Khoa
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*[[Pedha]] is sweetened khoa formed into balls or thick disks (like patties) with flavourings such as saffron or cardamom added. |
*[[Pedha]] is sweetened khoa formed into balls or thick disks (like patties) with flavourings such as saffron or cardamom added. |
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* [[Gulab jamun]], a very common Indian sweet, consists of a round ball made from khoa and then deep-fried and soaked in rose-flavoured sugar or honey syrup. |
* [[Gulab jamun]], a very common Indian sweet, consists of a round ball made from khoa and then deep-fried and soaked in rose-flavoured sugar or honey syrup. |
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*[[Jalebi]] from [[Jabalpur]] is made from Khoa. |
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*[[Barfi]] (or burfi) is also flavoured, but khoa is not the only ingredient. Typically, another ingredient, such as thickened fruit pulp or coconut shavings, is added to khoa and slow-cooked until the moisture evaporates sufficiently to give the consistency of [[fudge]], so it can be flattened and cut into rectangles, parallelograms or diamond shapes. |
*[[Barfi]] (or burfi) is also flavoured, but khoa is not the only ingredient. Typically, another ingredient, such as thickened fruit pulp or coconut shavings, is added to khoa and slow-cooked until the moisture evaporates sufficiently to give the consistency of [[fudge]], so it can be flattened and cut into rectangles, parallelograms or diamond shapes. |
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* [[Gujia]], a sweet, fried dumpling stuffed with khoa and nuts, is very commonly prepared during [[Holi]]. |
* [[Gujia]], a sweet, fried dumpling stuffed with khoa and nuts, is very commonly prepared during [[Holi]]. |
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