Discover the light, airy and wonderfully aromatic essence of Bengali cuisine with our premium Khoi. Also known as popped rice, Khoi is a traditional staple made by puffing unhusked rice grains in hot sand, a method that locks in a unique flavor and aroma. Unlike the more common puffed rice (Muri), Khoi is lighter, has a more delicate texture and carries a subtle, almost popcorn-like fragrance.
Our Khoi is a versatile ingredient and a nostalgic snack, deeply woven into the cultural and culinary fabric of Bengal. It is celebrated for its purity and is an indispensable part of religious ceremonies and festivals like Lakshmi Puja and Saraswati Puja.
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Primary Ingredient: Select variety of unhusked rice, traditionally popped in sand.
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Health & Nutrition: A light and easily digestible snack, Khoi is naturally gluten-free, low in fat and provides a quick energy boost. It contains no cholesterol or artificial additives.
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Culinary Uses:
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Joynagar’er Moa: Khoi is the star ingredient in this legendary Bengali winter sweet, where it is combined with Nolen Gur (date palm jaggery) to create delicious laddus.
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Murki: A simple and sweet snack made by coating Khoi in a sticky jaggery syrup.
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Khoi’er Bora: A unique and savory fritter where Khoi is mixed with spices, coconut and rice flour, then deep-fried to create a crunchy pakoda.
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As a Snack: Enjoy it straight from the bag or with a drizzle of mustard oil and chopped onions for a quick, savory snack.
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As Prasad: Due to its purity, Khoi is a common offering during pujas and other auspicious occasions.
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