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Khurja is a city (and a municipal board) in Bulandshahr district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated around 20 km from Bulandshahr and 85 km from Delhi. Khurja supplies a large portion of the ceramics used in the country, hence it is sometimes called The Ceramics City.
- Food Specialties
- Khurchan
- Kanji Wada
- Biryani
- Khurja Pottery Manufacturing Process
Food is one of the parameters that define a place. An important part to explore in a traveler’s itinerary. And if you look around any place, however small it may be, you will always find something special that the place has to offer. So in the town, these specialties are Khurchan and Kanji Wada.
Khurchan is a sweet but very mild one. It is made with layers of Malai and sugar and like a cake needs to be eaten with all the layers intact. Surprisingly, though made of Malai and sugar, it is neither very heavy nor very sweet. And leaves just a perfect taste in your mouth.
Kanji Wada is a variation of Kanji, a popular winter drink in north India. The Kanji is nothing but fermented water, made from Rai (mustard seeds), salt, and red chilly and at times with Heeng (asafoetida). Usually, red or black carrots are added to this water. This drink with a tangy taste is a strong appetizer and will make you feel hungry after ...
While on food, if you are not a vegetarian, you may want to stop at Sikandarabad for the famous Aas Mohammad Qureshi’s biryani. He sells chicken biryani in the morning and evening. I am told that he sells at least 1000 plates a day at a price of Rs 25/- for a plate of 250 grams. Can you do a back-of-the-envelope calculation and see how much busines...
I look forward to making another trip to the town to see the manufacturing process and especially the painting. I would also like to talk to the people engaged in the industry as they are the major players in a ceramics ecosystem. This is my second discovery in UP after Amroha. It is such a learning experience to explore these hidden centers of exc...
Discover Khurja, the ultimate pottery destination in India. Learn about its history, culture, and attractions, and how to plan your trip there.
Sep 22, 2023 · Khurja is known across the globe for its sheer poetry in clay. It sources clay from Gujarat and Jharkhand, stone from Rajasthan, and colours from across India.
Khurja pottery is traditional Indian pottery work manufactured in Khurja of the Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh state, India. Khurja pottery has been protected under the Geographical indication (GI) of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement.
Jun 18, 2022 · Approximately two hours from Delhi is the ceramic city of Khurja – famous for its colourful pottery, glass, and ceramic works. A quick getaway from Delhi, Khurja provides sight to the sore eyes, a blissful respite as it welcomes you to her colourful by-lanes and alleys.
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Khurja is a small city in Uttar Pradesh famous for its pottery industry. Beautiful, vibrant pottery, glass and ceramic pieces are handmade in this region and have been popular since their origin.
