Khoa
Khoa vendor in Nepal | |
| Alternative names | Khoya, khowa, mawa |
|---|---|
| Type | Dairy product |
| Course | Dessert, main ingredient for sweets |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
| Region or state | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan) |
| Associated cuisine | Indian, Nepalese, Pakistani, Bangladeshi |
| Main ingredients | Whole milk |
| Variations | Batti, chikna, daanedaar, pindi, dhap |
| Approximately 1318 kJ (315 kcal) per 100 g | |
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 from whole milk instead of whey.