Proja (Cyrillic: Проја, pronounced [ˈprǒːja]) is a Serbian dish made of corn flour, baking powder, sunflower oil, sparkling water and salt. Proya is an alternative name used in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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| Alternative names | Proha |
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| Type | Bread |
| Place of origin | Serbia |
| Region or state | Balkans |
| Main ingredients | Corn flour, baking powder, oil, sparkling water |
| Variations | Projara |
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It has been popular in times of widespread poverty, mostly before the 1950s, and remains a common everyday meal. It is often mistaken with projara, a somewhat fancier variant of proja, which includes the additional ingredients flour, eggs and yogurt.
The ingredients should be mixed together, and baked in a greased pan (which should be 5 cm high) until golden. Best served with kajmak and sour cream.
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