A signature dish of Cuttack, this tangy and spicy combination of lentil dumplings (dahibara) soaked in yogurt, topped with spicy potato curry (aloodum), and garnished with sev and onions is a must-try.
A popular dessert made from baked cottage cheese, sugar, and cardamom, known as Odisha’s very own cheesecake.
Soft and spongy cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup, originally from Odisha, are best enjoyed at renowned sweet shops like OMM Sweets.
A spicy, slow-cooked mutton curry rich in traditional Odia spices, served with steamed rice or parathas.
Crispy fried pastry filled with spiced potato filling, often enjoyed with chutney. Best found at local stalls and tea shops.
A spicy and tangy curry made from yellow peas, often garnished with onions, chilies, and lime juice, and enjoyed as a snack or with bread.
A creamy and aromatic prawn curry cooked in coconut milk and spices, a seafood lover’s delight.
Traditional Odia cakes made from rice flour, jaggery, and coconut, often steamed or fried.
A mix of crispy aloo dum, dahibara, and various spicy chutneys topped with crunchy sev, onions, and coriander, offering a burst of flavors.
A unique dish where puffed rice (mudhi) is paired with spicy mutton curry, an unusual yet popular combination.
A thin, rice flour pancake similar to dosa, often served with dalma (lentil curry) or chutney.
Deep-fried potato patties coated in gram flour batter, often served with chutney or as an accompaniment to evening tea.
A sweet made of maida and sugar, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
A traditional mutton curry cooked with a blend of spices, usually served during special occasions and feasts.
A sweet dish made from condensed milk, flavored with cardamom, and garnished with nuts, served chilled.