a traditional odia sweet delicacy using moong dal, a perfect during festive occasions in odia households
Odia Cuisine
Chhanka Tarkari/Odia Mix Veg
Chhanka Tarkari/Odia Mix Veg is a semi-dry masala dish using some assorted fried vegetables, a must for any special celebration in Odia households.
Biri Manda Pitha / Biri Gaja
the rice flour open dumplings with urad dal paste as the stuffing from odia pitha series Odisha, one of the eastern states of the Indian subcontinent is a land of rich culture and tradition. In …
Bhendi Besara | Lady Finger in Mustard Paste
a sour and spicy side dish using lady finger aka bhendi in mustard paste from Odia cuisine Besara is one of the typical odia dish. Basically the word ‘besara’ is referred to a ‘masala paste …
Sooji Kakera Pitha – an Odia festive delight !
a deep fried sweet dumpling using semolina (sooji) with coconut stuffing “Pitha” is an inherent part of Odia Cuisine. These are the traditional sweet delicacies often prepared and served in the Odia households specifically during the festivals such …
Nadia Pachedi | Dahi Nadia | Odia style Coconut Raita
a traditional Odia dish which is flavorsome and lip smacking raita using coconut and curd as the main part Odia cuisine !!! The land of Lord Jagannath, Odisha is a very rich in religious culture which is purely reflected …
Mitha Dali | Sweet Dal from Jagannath Dham, Puri
a mildly sweet lentil based dish from the Chhapan Bhoga of Lord Jagannath, Puri Lentil ! One of the world’s oldest cultivated legume is the Lentil. So Lentils, Pulses and Legumes all are different terms ? yes, those are …
Kalara Chadchadi | Bitter Gourd in Mustard Paste
a healthy side dish using the bitter vegetable, Karela / Kalara / Bitter Gourd from Odia cuisine Karela !!!! Karela (in hindi) / kalara (in odia) / bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegetables in the food world …
Neem Flower Patties | Nimba Kadha Pithau (Vegan & Gluten free) (with VIDEO details)
vegetarian patties using the healthy and nutritious neem flowers (nimba kadha) from Odia cuisine Neem tree and its flower : Neem holds a significant position in the Indian traditional culture. Neem tree is likely native to the Indian subcontinent. We all …
Potala Rasa (without onion & garlic) – an Odia delicacy
a semi-thick gravy (without Onion & Garlic) using the pointed gourd from Odia cuisine Pointed Gourd !! Pointed gourd aka Parwal, Parval, Potala is a popular vegetable with its origin in the Indian subcontinent. This vegetable looks similar to Ivy gourd …