Cuisine & Must Try Dishes

Pakhala Bhata – Odisha’s Signature Dish

Why Try It? A traditional fermented rice dish, loved across Odisha.

Highlights:

• Cooked rice soaked in water overnight, served cold with curd, lemon, and fried vegetables.
• Perfect for hot summers, as it cools the body.
• Served in every Odia household and Jagannath Temple kitchens.

 Where to Try? Local Odia homes, traditional restaurants, and temple kitchens.