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Chaula Podapitha

June 14, 2020

Chaula Podapitha is a traditional poda pitha recipe which is specially done at the time of raja festival. This is nothing but a rice cake made out of rice flour, jaggery, coconuts and other spices. Raja – the festival of fertility is primarily an agrarian festival . It is the most awaited festival in Odisha…

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Jackfruit podapitha

June 12, 2020

No odia festival is complete without the mention of Pitha and Raja is one such festival where variety of pithas are made for a span of during 3 days. Among all other pithas , podapitha stands out among all. It is such a versatile pitha that can take many forms. From simple janta pitha ,…

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Biri Poda Pitha

June 9, 2020

Biri Poda Pitha , the quintessential delicacy symbolising Raja festival in Odisha. This he unique tradition ,This Biri Poda Pitha is made with a combination of  basic ingredients like rice and lentils , with the sweetness of jaggery , spiced with ginger ,black pepper and cardamoms , topped with grated fresh and chopped coconut ,…

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Mutton Curry from Odisha/ Mansa Tarkari

May 24, 2020

Mutton Curry  made with mustard oil and potato is a spicy and lip smacking curry from the state of Odisha where goat meat called Khasi Mansa is slow cooked with Wet ground masala until the meat is juicy and tender. Mutton Curry has always played a significant role in odia non veg platter in defining ones…

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Water Spinach Stirfry: Kalama Saga Bhaja

March 25, 2020

From streams , ponds and rice fields to our kitchen,   Water Spinach /Kalama saga/Kalmi Saag   has always been an inevitable part of our odia kitchen. Water Spinach stirfry /Kalama Saga Bhaja  served as a side dish along with rice and dal is a very simple and  an extremely easy dish to prepare. And…

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