Must-try foods that showcase the rich culinary heritage of Odisha.

Dahi Pakhala: The rice is mixed with curd and is often seasoned with green chilies, onions, and served cool.

Chhena Poda: A famous dessert of Odisha, Chhena Poda is made from cottage chhena that is baked until it turns caramelized on the outside.

Macha Besara: This is a fish curry prepared with mustard paste and turmeric, giving it a unique flavor that is characteristic of Odia cuisine.

Aloo Potala Rasa: A curry made with potatoes and pointed gourd (potala), cooked in a spicy gravy.

Chhena Jhili: A sweet dish where chhena is deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup, making it crispy on the outside and soft inside.

Pakhala Bhata: This is a traditional dish where cooked rice is soaked in water and fermented overnight. It's typically served with accompaniments like fried or curried vegetables, fish.

Dalma: A traditional lentil and vegetable stew cooked with assorted vegetables like pumpkin, raw banana, and sometimes papaya, seasoned with mustard oil and tempered with paanch phoron.