Winter in Odisha brings a delightful array of dishes perfect for warming you up during the chilly months.
From sweet treats to hearty soups, here are seven Odia winter delicacies you must try:
Enduri Pitha
A beloved winter treat, enduri pitha is made from rice & urad dal batter, stuffed with a coconut and jaggery filling, and steamed in turmeric leaves.
Manda Pitha
Prepared during Margashira, Manda Pitha is a soft rice dough filled with jaggery, coconut, & chhena. The subtle sweetness makes it a comforting winter snack.
Makara Chaula
A special dish for Makara Sankranti, makara chaula combines fresh rice, milk, sugarcane, jaggery, bananas, & coconut. Flavoured with ginger, cardamom, & pepper, it celebrates Odisha’s winter harvest.
Khira Gaintha
This creamy dessert is made with rice flour dumplings simmered in milk and flavoured with jaggery and cardamom.
Dhanu Muan
A crunchy, sweet treat enjoyed during Dhanu Sankranti, dhanu muan is made with puffed rice, jaggery, coconut, & spices like cardamom and black pepper.
Kanji
A tangy, nourishing soup made from fermented rice water and seasonal vegetables, kanji is packed with probiotics and supports digestion during the winter