Odisha is famous for its lip-smacking food taste across India. Its cuisine may have influences from North India, Bengal and Assam, but its flavors are a celebration of many festivals in various region. Odia dishes are simple yet delicious and prepared in little to no oil, which makes it super healthy.
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Pakhala Bhata
This “Pakhaḷa” is the soul of Odia which has an appearance of cooked rice washed or fermented in water. It is supposed to be a cooling agent for the body and is specially enjoyed in the summer months. There are several variations of this dish that’s enjoyed in every family of Odisha. Check out the Recipe here
Dalma
Dalma is a combination of chana dal (chickpea dal) cooked with vegetables and raw papaya. The dish can also be customized with various vegetables and dals. Dalma is best enjoyed with rice or roti. Check out for the Recipe here
Machha Ghanta
Maccha ghanta or Mudhi ghanta is a combination of Rohu or Bakur fish head with lentils, commonly made during Durga Puja celebrations. Check out for the Recipe here
Chingudi Jhola
Many Odia dishes are prepared with the fresh catch of the day. This Odia-style prawn curry is just one among the many. With its delicious lip-smacking taste and with wide fragrance this has its own essence. Check out for the Recipe here
Dahivada Aloodum and Ghuguni
In Odisha, it’s a popular street-food item in which all three are enjoyed as one. The curd neutralizes the spice of the other two elements. Check out for the Recipe here
Mandia Pej
Mandia pej is an Odia-style ragi kheer or porridge that’s best enjoyed when topped with an
assortment of dry fruits. The use of ragi makes it one wholesome dessert. Check out for the Recipe here
Pithas
It is the most amazing dishes that have concurred everyone lisp across Odisha. These can be both sweet and Savoury. They can be made with moong dal, Sooji (semolina) and Atta/Maida and are prepared in nearly every Odia household during Diwali. Check out for the Recipes here
Khira Gaintha
Gainthas are delicate desserts made of rice flour soaked in cardamom-flavoured milk. They make for one delicious end to a traditional Odia meal. Recipe here
Rasabali
The Odia version of a rasmalai, it’s made of chenna (cottage cheese) or suji (semolina) soaked in saffron- or cardamom-flavoured, sweetened milk.
Chhena Poda
An Odia cheesecake of sorts, it was actually invented due to a culinary accident. It is now widely enjoyed across the state. Made with baked cottage cheese and sugar syrup, just the thought of it can make one’s mouth water. Recipe here
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