By Garima Johar
April 1, 2024
To celebrate Odisha Foundation Day, why don’t you try to make some traditional Odia dishes? Explore these famous snacks and sweets that can brighten up your day and add flavour to your meals.
Chhena Poda is a mouth-melting cheesecake-like dessert that’s made with chhena (curdled milk), sugar, ghee, and cardamom.
Unlike the Bengali Rasgulla, Odisha Rasgola is a soft and spongy dessert made with chhena dipped in sugar syrup.
Khaja is a flaky and layered dessert that’s made with flour, sugar, ghee, and some spices like cardamom and saffron.
Pithas are sweet rice cakes that are made with different fillings and ways like Arisa Pitha, Enduri Pitha, Poda Pitha, and much more.
Odia Kheeri is a traditional rice-based pudding that’s made with boiled rice, ghee, sugar, lots of milk, dry fruits, and nuts.