Odisha is considered to be the best state in India. The state is extremely vibrant and distinctive. It is situated on the Eastern coast. Odessa is also referred to as “Goa of eastern India”. Every district of Odisha displays a diverse food specialty. Their cooking style is simple yet different. This state is the perfect destination for festivals as well as for foodies who prefer unique food. Here we look at five recipes of Odisha you must never miss.
CHUNGDI MALAI.
This delicious dish is a creamy prawn curry prepared with coconut milk. Its mouthwatering taste enriched with mild spices and prawns makes it special. It gives a unique taste and the most preferred dish. This yummy delicious dish can be served with basmati rice.
MACHA GHANTA.
Fish dishes are most preferred in Orissa and majorly relished in every household. This dish is prepared with a rich blend of potatoes, garlic, onions, and spices. This curry is the main offering to Durga ma on Dussehra.
DALMA.
Dal is prepared in every part of India, but one in Orissa is an extremely unique dish. In this dish, roasted moong dal is used as well as spices as well as various spices for a better tasting dish. Papaya, pumpkin, and yam are used. This is a finger-licking dish you must not miss in Odessa.
PAKHALA BHATA.
This is a very common meal in Orissa. This is a traditional dish of Orissa, made by soaking cooked rice in water and sour curd. The mixture is mostly kept overnight and served with papad, fried fish, potatoes, and badi choora. Even every year on 20th March pakhala dibasa is celebrated. In Orissa, you must not miss this dish.
CHHENA PODA.
This is a very popular sweet dish of Odisha, prepared with homemade cottage cheese and semolina combined with sugar syrup. This dessert is baked for several hours until caramelized sugar brings out the flavor of chhena poda to it. Make sure you try out this simple and delicious dish during your Odisha trip.
