Dalma To Besera: 10 Must Try Dishes In Odisha

By Vidushi Singh

On India's east coast, in the state of Odisha, there is a rich culinary culture and a wide variety of mouthwatering delicacies. Here are a few of the top ten items to try if you're interested in sampling the local cuisine:

Dalma

A common side dish for rice in Odisha that is cooked with lentils, veggies, and spices.

Chhena Poda

A delicious dish typically served during celebrations that is made with cottage cheese, sugar, and cardamom.

Machha Besara

A typical meal in coastal areas is a fish curry made with mustard paste, cumin, coriander, and turmeric.

Rasgulla

A well-known dessert consisting of chhena balls that have been soaked in sugar syrup. It is thought to have originated in Odisha.

Santula

This Oriya healthy Delicacy is Made with raw papaya, brinjal, and tomato with spices. A must try!

Dahi Bara Aloo Dum

This dish Consist of fried lentil dumplings dipped in yoghurt and served with a hot potato stew.

Chhena Jhili

A sweet dish made with deep-fried, sugar-soaked chhena dumplings.

Pitha

A traditional dessert served frequently during festivals that is made with rice flour, coconut, jaggery, and spices.

Chicken Kosha

This is a  meat-based, non-vegetarian dish that is typically eaten with rice or flatbread.

Pakhala

A distinctive meal created from rice that has been soaked in water and combined with biriabadi pickle served with curd, lemon and salt.