7 Dishes From Odisha That You Must Try

Chenna Poda

Known as Lord Jagannath’s favourite sweet, Chenna Poda is made with cheese and semolina combined with sugar syrup.

Chungdi Malai

It’s a creamy prawn curry where the creamy part comes from coconut milk. The dish is further enriched by light and mild spices enhancing the taste of the dish.

Rasabali

It is a sweet dish garnished with cardamoms and soaked in thick flavoured milk. This sweet is served as a part of chappana bhogas in Jagannath temple.

Macha Ghanta

It is a spicy fish curry lavished with strong spices such as turmeric, chili powder and coriander powder.

Pakhala Bhata

It is the daily lunch for every Odia household. Prepared by soaking cooked rice in water and sour curd, this dish is best when allowed to ferment overnight.

Dalma

Made with roasted moong dal with delicious combination of veggies and flavorful spices, Dalma is a traditional dish at the heart of Odisha.

Dahi Vada-Aloo Dum

It is the ultimate morning snack of every Odia person. Odisha has blended Dahi Vada and Aloo Dum to create a unique dish.

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