9 Cities Of Odisha And Their Must Try Benchmark Dishes

India's best-kept secret, Odisha, has many indulging flavours that enrich the culinary culture of India. So, if you are planning to visit Odisha, be prepared to taste its flavourful benchmark dishes of various cities. Scroll in to check the list:

Dahibara Aloodum, Cuttack: Ask anyone in Odisha for a suggestion to taste authentic Dahibara Aloodum, the automatic answer will be Cuttack. So, the next time you visit Odisha, never forget to indulge in the unforgettable flavour of Cuttack's Dahibara Aloodum.

Chhena Jhili, Nimapada: Although the presence of Chhena Jhili is omnipresent in Odisha, savouring Chhena Jhili in its birthplace, Nimapada just feels right with its authentic taste and texture.

Khaja, Puri: There is no need to introduce the famous Khaja of Puri. Apart from visiting Lord Jagannath another reason to visit Puri is to savour this sweet crispy delicacy that is available in every corner of the city.

Rasabali, Kendrapara: This flavourful sweet dish of Odisha is offered as prasad at Baladevjew temple in Kendrapara, from where the dish is believed to have originated. With a reddish-brown colour and fragranced with cardamoms, this dish got a GI tag recently.

Mudhi-Mansa, Baripada: A heavenly combination that gained Baripada, a town in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha huge popularity is Mudhi or puffed rice and Mansa or mutton, providing a delectable taste of mudhi against the mutton gravy.

Achaar & Papad, Berhampur: Helmed as the silk city of Odisha, Berhampur is renowned for its flavourful duo of Achaar and Papad, adding a heavenly zest of flavour and being loved by all Odia folks.

Chaula Bara, Bolangir: Rich in cultural heritage, the city of Bolangir is quite popular for its delicacy Bara which is made with rice and served with the ravishing taste of sour and spicy chutney.

Rassogolla, Salepur (Cuttack): If you ever visit Cuttack, don’t forget to taste the famous Rassogolla of Salepur. Made with Indian cottage cheese, Salepur’s Rassogolla has a brownish colour and just melts in the mouth with a blast of sweetness.

Chenna Poda, Nayagarh: An authentic sweet desert of Odisha that is made by baking cheese and adding sugar syrup, originated from the Nayagarh district of Odisha.