Khaja
खाजा
KHAH-jah
A traditional Indian sweet pastry, often layered and flaky.
Meaning & usage
Khaja is a popular Indian sweet made from refined wheat flour, sugar, and ghee, often layered and fried to create a flaky texture. It is especially famous in the states of Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The sweet is often offered as prasad in temples and is a staple during festivals and celebrations.
In a sentence
During the festival, we enjoyed delicious khaja with our family.
As seen in crosswords
Khaja is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian sweet pastry, often layered and flaky” (5)
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