Odia Cuisine
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A delightful blend of subtle spices, fresh ingredients, and traditional cooking methods that create unique flavors found nowhere else.
📖Food Articles
Chhena Poda - The Caramelized Cheese Cake of Odisha
Learn about Chhena Poda, the iconic baked cheese dessert from Odisha with a caramelized crust, and discover its origin story and how it's made.
January 6, 2024
Famous Foods of Odisha
Discover the unique flavors of Odia cuisine, from sacred temple Mahaprasad to legendary sweets like Rasagola, Pakhala, and coastal seafood delicacies.
January 6, 2024
Pakhala Bhata - The Fermented Rice Staple
Discover Pakhala Bhata, Odisha's beloved summer dish of fermented rice in water, served with fried fish, vegetables, and celebrated on Pakhala Dibasa.
January 6, 2024
Rasagola - The Sweet that Belongs to Odisha
The story of Rasagola, Odisha's beloved dessert that received GI tag in 2019, ending the debate about its true origin.
January 6, 2024
Cuisine Highlights
🛕 Mahaprasad
The sacred food of Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, cooked without onion and garlic, served on banana leaves.
🍚 Pakhala Bhata
Fermented rice soaked in water, a summer staple served with fried fish and vegetables.
🍮 Rasagola
The legendary sweet that originated in Odisha, made with cottage cheese balls in sugar syrup.
🦐 Coastal Seafood
Fresh seafood from the Bay of Bengal prepared with traditional mustard-based curries.