Korakhai is a sweetmeat whose principal ingredients are khai (a form of puffed rice), jaggery, coconut and cardamom. 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. It is also a form of caramelized lia, and is also known as Leea in western Odisha.
Ingredients Khai Jaggery or sugar Coconut Cardamom
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.
See also Chhena Poda Rasabali Rasagolla Chhena Gaja Kheersagar Chhena Kheeri Chhena jalebi List of Indian sweets and desserts Oriya cuisine
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