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| Place of origin | India |
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| Region or state | Gujarat |
| Main ingredients | Mat bean, wheat flour |
Khakhra is a thin cracker common in the Gujarati cuisine and Marwari cuisine of western India. It is made from mat bean, wheat flour and oil.
| Three khakhra | |
| Place of origin | India |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Gujarat |
| Main ingredients | Mat bean, wheat flour |
Khakhra is a thin cracker common in the Gujarati cuisine and Marwari cuisine of western India. It is made from mat bean, wheat flour and oil.
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Kathiawari or Kathiawadi may refer to:
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