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English: Khailmag / Deutsch: Khailmag / Español: Khailmag / Português: Khailmag / Français: Khailmag / Italiano: Khailmag /
Khailmag refers to Mongolia's caramelized Urum (clotted cream ). Khailmag is prepared by heating the Urum in a pan. The fat liquifies and separates from the solid components. Add sugar and flour, and mix on the stove to create a heavy pap. Scoop the liquid fat away and then serve the finished Khailmag in a bowl. Khailmag is served and eaten with a small spoon like a creme or a pudding. It tastes similar to Creme Brulee, however, it is not as smooth Creme Brulee, Khailmag is thicker and has a rougher texture . The scooped liquid fat which is called "Shar Tos" or yellow butter may be used as a fuel for the candles on the altar in the yurt. Sometimes it may also be used for frying Khuushuur to honor a special guest, or for roasting the flour that goes into the rice tea. Khuushuur is a deep-fried large dough pockets filled with minced meat.
Khaja is a famous sweet of Silao, a village in Bihar between Nalanda and Rajgir. Khaja which is a regional specialty is a crisp-fried oblong sweet made of layers of kneaded flour dipped in syrup. Khaja is a food to try when in Nalanda in India..
Nalanda is one of the greatest centers of learning in the ancient times and is located in the eastern Indian state of Bihar. A small village now, Nalanda is situated around 72 km off Patna, the capital of Bihar and is part of the Buddhist Circuit that also includes Bodh Gaya and Rajgir. The village has a good network of roads that connects it to the other cities of the state.