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 ...

Kakara Pitha is a traditional Odia deep-fried sweet dumpling, often made during festivals and special occasions. It is stuffed with a sweet coconut filling and flavoured with cardamom. It can be ...

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 ...

The Odia Society of Americas celebrated its golden jubilee in style. They organised a Pitha Pratijogita or a traditional cake competition, while enjoying a beautiful summer evening at the convention ...

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 ...

New Delhi, Feb 4 : There are several reasons why winter is the favorite season of all. We wait for winter for the joy of snuggling inside a blanket and reading books with a cup of coffee. The chilly ...

Bhubaneswar, July 7: Arisha pitha has gone global. This popular Oriya dish may have disappeared from the plates of many households in the state, but the dry, round-shaped delicacy has become quite a ...

There are several reasons why winter is the favorite season of all. We wait for winter for the joy of snuggling inside a blanket and reading books with a cup of coffee. The chilly weather is not only ...