SILAO KHAJA

Our Legacy

Silao Khaja is a unique delicacy from Bihar. The place Silao is situated in the Nalanda district of Bihar state. The origin of this delicacy relates to lord Buddha journey from Rajgir to Nalanda.

Silao Khaja is a multilayered crisp sweetmeat which is prepared by Murariya Wheat, Ghee, Sugar or Jaggary, Water, Cardamom and aniseeds. The uniqueness of Silao Khaja is attributable to the local water and climate of the State. Khaja tastes best until I 0-12 days after its production. However, during rains, it may last only for 2- 3 days. The sweet is not only popular among the residents of Bihar, but also among the national and international tourists visiting the local Buddhist temples and other sites.

Uniqueness

Silao Khaja is widely known for its taste, crispness and multi layered appearance. Its unique features, taste and crispness, can be attributed to the local water and climate of Silao. Silao Khaja consists of twelve to sixteen very thin dough-sheets placed over one another.

Type of Goods

Food Stuff

Class of Goods

Price Range

R.140/- to Rs.600/- per kg

Families Involved

More than 500

Geographical Area

Silao, Bihar

Years they have Started

6th Century BCE.

Method of Production

Small flour-balls are made from the dough and then flattened by wooden roller-pins into fine sheets on small wooden tablets coated with pure ghee for smoothness. Special care is taken by the confectioners to ensure the quality of the ghee. 12 to 16 such dough-sheets are placed over one another, rolled together, and then cut into small square pieces. Each piece is deep-fried in pre- heated ghee till they are crisp and brown. The fried pieces are then dipped in a syrup of sugar or jaggery.

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