TOP 5 DISHES YOU MUST TRY WHILE TRAVELING TO ODISHA

 

 

Let’s start with some glace on Odisha. It is situated in the eastern coast of India surrounded by four states, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh ,West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.The current population is 44.5 crore with the literacy rate of 75%.The state is protected by the blessings of Lord Jagannath. It’s capital is “The city of Temples” ,that is, bhubaneswar.Now coming to the foods and cuisines , Odisha cuisine is less spicy and rich compared to the other regional cuisines in India.It was once said that Odisha people or Odias are the best cooks in India.They specially use mints and coriander leaves to flavour their dishes which also helpful for cooling their bodies as Odisha is having hot climatic conditions. The top dishes which one should try in Odisha are:-

 

 

1-CHUNGDI MALAI

 

This is a delicious creamy prawn curry, where the creamy part comes from the coconut milk.It’s richness and creaminess is more enhanced with the spices used which makes it more mouth watering and flavoursome.This is best tasted with steamed basmati rice and one must try it in and around Odisha.

 

 

2-MACHA GHANTA

 

This is a dish which is made using fried fish heads and potatoes. As fish is very famous in Odisha, their are lot of fish dishes but this particular curry is a must try one. I t is offered to Lord Durga in Dhushahra. Onions,garlic and some vegetables make this more delicious. Vegetarians can try the same using only vegetables which is called as ghant.

 

 

3-DALMA

 

Dalma is just an awesome dish to try.It is made with fried moong dal ,some regular spices and a cup od veggy.....that’s all to make it to a perfect one. It works as a magic to your body. Only plain steamed rice and dalma can make your day.Nothing else will be required.

 

4-KHICEDE

 

Almost famous in all states in India ,Khicede is a wholesome meal .It is an important dish in Odisha as it is served as bhog to Lord Jagannath in Puri temple.A perfect combo of rice ,lentils and ghee........makes it complete.Lightly spiced ,tasty and flavoursome yet nutritious to body.Mainly served with papad and curd.

 

5-PAKHALA BHATA

 

Pakhala Bhata is the daily lunch for almost every household in Odisha during summers. It is prepared by soaking cooked rice in water and sour curd. This fermented rice is the perfect dish to beat the heat and refreshes you from within. 20^th March is celebrated as Pakhala Dibasa (Universal Pakhala Day) by all Odias to welcome summer season with Odisha’s traditional food. This sumptuous meal is a must try.