One of Odisha's oldest and most cherished sweets is Arisa Pitha. Made with rice flour and jaggery, it is a deep-fried ...

The traditional rice cake of Odisha is called Chitau Pitha. Shristi Sahoo says it is often prepared during Odia festivals, especially during Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations. Made ...

1. Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 6–8 hours. 2. Soak flattened rice in water for 5 minutes, if using. 3. Strain and grind dal until smooth. 4. Add strained flattened rice if using and ...

Odisha celebrates 13 festivals in 12 months, with each festival marked by a special set of pithas that are offered to the deities. Most of the temples in the state have varieties of pitha offerings ...