By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
October 6th, 2023
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Eastern India is a lesser explored trove of sweets, spices and culture. Here are 8 lesser known desserts of eastern India.
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Chhena poda is a traditional Indian cheese dessert originating from Odisha. It's usually made with a combination of chhena cheese, sugar, rice flour, cardamom, and optional ingredients such as raisins, almonds, and cashews.
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Soft and spherical dessert that is entirely drenched in cardamom-and-saffron-flavoured sugar syrup.
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Delectable treat made of a flour called rajgira or amaranth and is rich in iron and is a healthy treat.
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A rice pudding which is much more than just kheer, this one has vibrant colours that will make your mouth salivate.
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It is sweet bread made from ground rice, banana, and sugar. Sael Roti is a snacky dessert that you can munch on all day long.
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Delicious two-ingredient treat of rice and ghee, it's a steamed dessert that's quite filling.
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Commonly eaten with tea as a snack, rice flour and jaggery are used to prepare this tasty treat.
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Rice flour and jaggery are steamed, not fried, and hence, is a guilt-free dessert for weight loss enthusiasts.
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