Category: <span>Odia</span>

Pakhala is a traditional rice dish of Odisha. This is prepared in a very simple manner, where the cooked rice is soaked in water. This can be either eaten fresh (Saja Pakhala) or left overnight for fermentation to enhance the taste (Basi Pakhala). Here are some non-veg and veg Pakhala variations.

Odia Rice

Chicken Non Vegeterian Odia

Simba Rai is a thick, dry gravy dish made with Mustard paste traditionally known as Besara in Odia. It’s a perfect accompaniment to hot steamed rice.

Odia Vegeterian

Mitha Khechudi is a quintessential Odia Khichdi. This dish is cooked almost in every household during the festivities and is paired with Dalma and served hot. It’s gently sweet and perfect for all kinds of celebration platter.

Odia Rice Vegan Vegeterian

Odia Vegan Vegeterian