Divine Delight: How to Make Kora Khai, Lord Lingaraj's Prasad
Kora Khai, a traditional treat from Odisha, India, made with puffed rice and jaggery. The recipe for Kora Khai involves melting jaggery in ghee, adding grated coconut and cardamom, mixing in puffed rice, and shaping the mixture into small balls. Kora Khai is a prasad of Lord Lingaraj and has religious significance in Odisha. The conversation highlights the cultural significance of food and traditions, and the importance of sharing experiences with others.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup puffed rice
- 1/2 Cup grated jaggery
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 2-3 green cardamoms, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat a pan on low heat and add ghee to it.
- Once the ghee melts, add grated jaggery to it and stir well until the jaggery melts completely.
- Add grated coconut, crushed green cardamoms, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the pan and mix well with the jaggery syrup.
- Keep stirring the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it turns slightly brown and starts to come together.
- Add puffed rice to the mixture and mix well until the puffed rice is evenly coated with the jaggery and coconut mixture.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Once the mixture has cooled down, take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small balls.
- Your Kora Khai is ready to be served!
- Enjoy this sweet and crunchy delicacy from Odisha with a touch of black pepper!