Dholpur's Khajla: Rajasthan's Crunchy, Flavorful Seasonal Sweet with 100-Year Heritage

• Dholpur, Rajasthan is famous for its unique Khajla sweet, known for diverse flavors (bland, sweet, salty, mawa-filled) and crunchy texture.
• Khajla is exclusively made in Dholpur during the month-long Sharad Mahotsav, becoming a household staple and attracting tourists.
• The sweet is crafted from flour and sugar, involving a unique process of frying in ghee and dipping in sugar syrup, with some varieties containing mawa.
• Confectioners, originally from Uttar Pradesh, have been making Khajla in Dholpur for many years, contributing to its 100-year-old heritage.

Why It Matters: It showcases Dholpur's unique, seasonal Khajla sweet, a local heritage.