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Mutton Liver
Odia cuisine

Mutton Liver Masala (Kalija Masala)

June 3, 2018

Mutton Liver Masala/ Liver Fry  is a semi dry preparation with mutton liver , onion and some spices that can be enjoyed with rotis ,parathas and even plain  rice. This Mutton Liver Masala recipe is mildly spiced which makes it suitable for kids also. Mutton liver is considered to be very healthy meat ,a very good…

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Odia cuisine

Chitau pitha (Coconut Pancakes)

May 25, 2018

Chitau pitha is a special variety of rice pancake which is being offered to Lord Jagannath on the Chitalagi Amavasya day, also known as Chitau Amabasya. On this day the chita which was removed from the head of the deities on the day of Snana Purnima is again put  and is celebrated throughout the State in…

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Odia cuisine

Lau Ghanta- No Onion garlic slow cooked Bottle gourd curry

May 1, 2018

Lau Ghanta is an easy,tasty and healthy side dish from the odia kitchen. This Lau Ghanta is a dry, hot-and-spicy curry that is prepared by steaming the bottle gourd in its own juices. In this traditional recipe from Odisha, lau or bottlegourd  is slow cooked which helps in drawing out all the flavours of the lau. Lau/ Lauki…

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Santula
Odia cuisine

Santula- Cholesterol free steamed Vegetable Curry

April 26, 2018

Santula is a unique dish from the Odia kitchen which can be either fried called (Bhaja Santula) or boiled called (Sijha Santula). One can include whatever vegetables you have such as potato, brinjal, drumstick, beans, tomatoes, pumpkin, and ladyfingers to make this dish which can be made with less or no oil. It’s a quick…

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Odia cuisine

Chatu Batibasa- Traditional One pot Mushroom Dish

March 28, 2018

“Batibasa” is a traditional cooking technique of Odisha where all ingredients is mixed up in a  bowl known as Bati and cooked on very very low heat. This Batibasa technique is still being practiced in many rural households who cooks their food in Chullahs(Stove). After the coal or wood fire chullah would almost die down ,…

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