Odisha famous food: Dalma- The wholesome food

Dalma- The wholesome food of Odisha Dalma is essentially dal (lentil) cooked with an assortment of vegetables and spices. Apart from being a part of the main course, people relish the dish with a variety of dishes like Dalma with Pitha (local pancake), Dalma with Vada (fried lentil cake). The high protein and healthy dish is the most essential component of any Odia meal. Discover Odisha’s famous food – from Dahi Baigana and Khichede to Dalma, Pakhala Bhata, Macha Ghanta, and Chhena Poda. Explore authentic Odia cuisine at our fine dining restaurant in Lotus Eco Beach Resort Konark. Discover the rich and diverse cuisine of Odisha, a state in eastern India, with this blog. Learn about the ingredients, flavours, and stories behind 20+ local dishes, from Khichdi to Chhena Poda, and how to make them at home. Odisha is a holy state with a glorified historic past because of the establishment of famous Jaganath Temple at Puri. Most of Odisha’s food is listed in the “Chappan Bhog” offered to Lord Jagannath and mostly influenced by Assamese and Bengali cuisine. Therefore, Odisha’s cuisine is simpler and healthier and that’s what makes it special.