Make Puri's Special Khaja At Home This Festive Season; Recipe Inside | Curly Tales

Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Pratima Pradhan (@thecookingamma)

Famous Khaja

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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