Traditional Dishes From Odisha That Every Foodie Must Try
Here is a list of out-of-the-box, extremely delectable Odia dishes you must try....
Deepika Joshi
1) Dalma
Toor dal, chana dal, pumpkin, potato, brinjal, and other nutrient-dense veggies are used to make Dalma's flavorful curry.
2) Chhena Poda
The chhenna is cooked till it turns brown after being infused with semolina, ghee, raisins, and other dry fruits. It resembles a cake after baking and is served in slices.
Another baked caked-style Odia meal is this one. Another name for it is urad dal jaggery cake.
3) Poda Pitha
4) Manda
From the outside, the rice flour dumpling known as manda pitha resembles its twin sister, the rasgulla, but the inside is filled with coconut.
5) Enduri Pitha
The main components of this dish are turmeric leaves, shredded coconut, and jaggery. Haldi patra pitha is another name for enduri pitha.
6) Kakera Pitha
In Odisha, a deep-fried semolina delicacy called kakera pitha is made with fennel and cardamom. It is one of the most popular desserts in Odisha.
The crispiest and tastiest coastal treat is the fritter dipped in sugar syrup, or khaja. It is one of the components of the Jagannath temple at Puri's Chaapan Bhog.
7) Khaja
8) Badi Chura
You could think of Upma when you look at this meal. Masoor dal badi, which are made from dried red lentils, are fried in a low flame to create this meal.