Finally the summer is in full swing !! With the high mercury level, the scorching sun has the potential to drain us out completely. By ignoring this, many feel dehydrated during these months and experienced low energy level. So, it …
Odia Cuisine
Nimba Kadha Bhaja | Stir-fried Neem Bud with Eggplant & Potato
The Neem (Azadirachta Indica) is a tropical fast growing tree. In India, this is called as ‘pharmacy of the village’. An evergreen magical tree this is. Each part of the tree such as leaves, bark, fruits, flowers have been used for …
Dahi Pakhala | Water Rice with Yogurt or Curd
Odisha, the land of Lord Jagannath is one of the eastern state of Indian subcontinent. As compared to other regional Indian cuisines, less oily and less spicy is the Odia cuisine. Rice, both sun dried as well as par-boiled is the …
Meetha Oou Khatta | Sweet Elephant Apple Relish
Odisha – an eastern Indian state, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. Jagannath Temple at Puri which is one of the four great ‘Char Dham’ pilgrimage sites of India is situated in this state. …
Sarapuli | Cardamom Syrup-drenched Cream Pancake
Sarapuli – a cardamom syrup-drenched pancake made out of cream or sara. Mahaprasad is the term applied to the 56 offerings offered to Lord Jagannath in the holy temple of Puri, located in Odisha state of Indian subcontinent. This famed …
Manja Rai | Banana Stem Curry in Mustard Paste
In India, every household have planted many types of plants which may be banana, mango, drumstick, pumpkin, papaya etc in their backyard. Among all, banana tree is such an useful tree as most of its parts are used for cooking. Banana …
Pita Saga (Glinus Oppositifolius) Bati Basa
Pita saga (glinus oppositifolius) bati basa – Pita saga (glinus oppositifolius) is cooked in a coarsely pounded mustard-garlic-green chili paste along with chopped eggplant, tomato and potato. The botanical name of the pita saga is Glinus oppositifolius. Glinus oppositifolius is …
Badi Chura | Coarse Mixture of Sun-dried Lentil (Black Gram) Dumpling
The badi chura is an authentic recipe of Odisha state in Indian subcontinent. Both ‘badi’ and ‘chura’ are odia words. Badi is sun-dried lentil dumpling and chura means a coarse mixture. Now-a-days there are varieties of badi available. But traditionally …
Sun-dried Raw Mango Raita | Ambula Rai
As we know tantalizing pickles are a tasty condiment to serve with any meal. Some people without any curry also finished their meal just with pickle. Winter is that time of the year, when most of Indian terrace is lined …
Makara Chaula – Makar Sankranti Odia Cuisine
Makara Sankranti is one of the Hindu festivals which fall on the fixed date (14 January) every year(15 January if leap year). This festival celebrates the harvest and the end of winter. In details, from this day on wards sun becomes …