The traditional rice cake of Odisha is called Chitau Pitha. Shristi Sahoo says it is often prepared during Odia festivals, especially during Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations. Made ...

1. Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 6–8 hours. 2. Soak flattened rice in water for 5 minutes, if using. 3. Strain and grind dal until smooth. 4. Add strained flattened rice if using and ...

Kakara Pitha is a traditional Odia deep-fried sweet dumpling, often made during festivals and special occasions. It is stuffed with a sweet coconut filling and flavoured with cardamom. It can be ...

Industrialist Harsh Goenka recently praised Odisha's underrated cuisine after trying homemade favourites like Dahi Bara Aloo ...

Defined by simple ingredients and flavourful dishes, cuisine from Odisha is nourishing and wholesome. Rice, fish and locally sourced veggies make for everyday food here along with a wide smorgasbord ...

Odisha celebrates 13 festivals in 12 months, with each festival marked by a special set of pithas that are offered to the deities. Most of the temples in the state have varieties of pitha offerings ...

Odia food is rooted in simplicity and Chef Swati Harsha and Chef Ananya Banerjee are in a quest to make Mumbaikars fall in love with the cuisine. The duo invites you for a month-long culinary Odia ...