Kakara Pitha is a traditional Odia deep-fried sweet dumpling, often made during festivals and special occasions. It is stuffed with a sweet coconut filling and flavoured with cardamom. It can be ...

The traditional rice cake of Odisha is called Chitau Pitha. Shristi Sahoo says it is often prepared during Odia festivals, especially during Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations. Made ...

1. Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 6–8 hours. 2. Soak flattened rice in water for 5 minutes, if using. 3. Strain and grind dal until smooth. 4. Add strained flattened rice if using and ...

Odisha celebrates 13 festivals in 12 months, with each festival marked by a special set of pithas that are offered to the deities. Most of the temples in the state have varieties of pitha offerings ...

Odisha is an attractive state with a rich history, beaches, and temples that is nestled on the eastern coast. It is among the places with the most diverse cultures and provides a tranquil haven.

The Odia Society of Americas celebrated its golden jubilee in style. Organised by the Shree Chakradhara Mallik Foundation for Odia Culture, the competition aimed at creating awareness about Odia ...

Bhubaneswar: The Odia Khadya Mahotsav (Odia Food Festival) will be organised by Biswa Odia Pariwar at Exhibition Ground here from Dec 23 to 29.The festival will feature at least 140 stalls with food ...

Bhubaneswar, July 7: Arisha pitha has gone global. This popular Oriya dish may have disappeared from the plates of many households in the state, but the dry, round-shaped delicacy has become quite a ...