I think there is not even a single Telugaite who is not aware of Kakinada Kaja. It may appear as exaggeration but it is true. Kakinada Kajas are world famous. The people in and around Kakinada and Rajahmundry flying abroad carry a special pack of Kakinada Kaja along with them. Some even have specially packaged ordered delivered abroad.
Kakinada Kaja — sweetmeat in a shape of cylinder and color of brown — at first glance, looks dry and rather unappetizing. However, one bite and you will know what bliss is. When it is fresh, the outer casing is crispy and almost like a wafer. For first timers, the first bite surprises of the juicy, sugary syrup inside is a delightful treat. It is no wonder that it is eaten as a snack and served at weddings, and also forms a part of Thali meals, as it is a perfect complement to the spicy East Godavari cuisine.
The Kakinada Kaja is known by two other names, Gottam Kaja and Kotaiah Kaja. Everyone claims invention of these khajas, but the credit for first making and selling it goes to Chittipeddi Kotaiah, who hails from Chinaparimi village, Tenali, Guntur District. In 1891 he came to Kakinada started a sweet shop named Kotaiah Sweets in the main market, it is still continued by the 5th generation of his descendants. There are a total of six branches, five at Kakinada and one at Rajahmundry.
From the past five generations, they offer the cleanest and best quality sweetmeat products produced using the most modern technology tailored to the contemporary taste.
Why are you waiting here? Go and have a bite of Delicious Kakinada Kaja!
