Khoa

Khoa, khoya, khowa or mawa is a dairy food widely used in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, encompassing India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. It is made of either dried whole milk or milk thickened by heating in an open iron pan. It is lower in moisture than typical fresh cheeses such as ricotta. It is made up of whole milk instead of whey.

Khuwa,maua
khuwa
Alternative namesKhoa khoya, koa, kova, maua, khowa, khava, khuaa,kurauni, mawa
Place of originIndian Subcontinent
Region or stateIndian Subcontinent
Associated cuisineIndia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal
Main ingredientsMilk
Similar dishesKheer
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