Top Oriya Recipes - Part 1

Discover authentic Oriya flavors and traditional cooking techniques. From classic dishes to modern interpretations.

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Oriya Style Ambila - Sweet & Spicy Mixed Vegetable Sabzi

4.2
(1128 reviews)

A traditional Oriya dish, Ambila is a sweet and spicy mixed vegetable sabzi featuring a variety of seasonal vegetables cooked in a tangy tamarind and yogurt-based gravy.

60 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check besan)
70%
70
Oriya
Medium
A-

Oriya Kancha Kadali Bara (Raw Banana Cutlets)

4.3
(939 reviews)

Oriya Kancha Kadali Bara is a delicious and healthy snack made from raw bananas, spices, and gram flour. These cutlets are shallow-fried until golden brown and served with chutney or sauce.

40 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check gram flour)
75%
65
Oriya
Medium
A-

Utanki (Crispy Rice Crepes)

4.3
(630 reviews)

Utanki is a traditional Oriya recipe for crispy rice crepes, perfect for tea time. The batter is fermented for hours before being fried to a golden brown.

280 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
85%
65
Oriya
Medium
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Segdalu - Oriya Tea Time Snack

4.3
(1937 reviews)

Segdalu is a savory and crispy Oriya snack made from semolina, lentils, and spices, shaped like bangles and deep-fried to golden perfection. It's perfect with masala chai and chutney.

60 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Indian
75%
70
Oriya
Medium
A-

Pita Saga Bati Basa

4.2
(284 reviews)

Pita Saga Bati Basa is a traditional Oriya dish made with glinus oppositifolius (pita saga), lentils, and vegetables, cooked with aromatic spices and mustard oil.

25 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
Oriya
Medium
C+

Odia Style Chuin Aloo Besara

4.4
(153 reviews)

A traditional Odia dish featuring potatoes and drumsticks cooked in a flavorful mustard paste.

80 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Oriya
Medium
B+

Oriya Kakharu Phula Bhaja (Pumpkin Flower Fritters)

4.3
(1503 reviews)

Oriya Kakharu Phula Bhaja is a traditional Oriya dish featuring delicate pumpkin flowers coated in a spiced rice batter and shallow-fried to golden perfection. Enjoy as a savory snack or side dish.

55 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if rice is certified gluten-free)
75%
65
Oriya
Medium
A-

KhiraSaku (Odiya Style Rice Pan Cake)

4.1
(1733 reviews)

A traditional Oriya-style rice pancake, KhiraSaku is a sweet and flavorful dish made with basmati rice, milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It's a delightful treat that's perfect for celebrations or as a sweet snack.

235 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Oriya
Medium
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Manda Pitha (Orissa Style Steamed Rice Flour Dumplings)

4.4
(1841 reviews)

Manda Pitha is a traditional Oriya sweet dumpling made from rice flour and filled with a sweet coconut and paneer mixture. These steamed dumplings are a delicious and festive treat.

80 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (verify corn flour source)
70%
65
Oriya
Medium
B+

Chenna Poda

4.5
(1753 reviews)

Chenna Poda is a traditional Oriya dessert made from paneer, sugar, and cardamom, baked until caramelized and golden brown.

55 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if gluten free Sooji is used)
75%
70
Oriya
Medium
A

Kadali Bhanda O Chingudi Tarkari (Odia Banana Blossom & Prawn Curry)

4.3
(1383 reviews)

A traditional Odia curry featuring banana blossom and prawns, cooked with aromatic spices and coconut.

65 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Oriya
Easy
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Odisha Style Aloo Bharta

4.3
(843 reviews)

A flavorful mashed potato dish from Odisha, India, seasoned with mustard seeds, onions, and chilies. A simple yet satisfying side dish or breakfast item.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (naturally)
75%
60
Oriya
Medium
A+

Odia Chatu Besara (Mushroom Mustard Curry)

4.3
(1986 reviews)

A traditional Odia dish featuring mushrooms cooked in a spicy and flavorful mustard-based curry.

50 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Oriya
Medium
A

Oriya Style Parval Sabzi (Potala Rasa)

4.2
(894 reviews)

A traditional Oriya dish featuring parwal (pointed gourd) cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato-cashew gravy. Stuffed with a spiced cottage cheese mixture, this sabzi is a delightful vegetarian option.

80 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (Check Cheese)
70%
65
Oriya
Medium
C+

Baked Jaggery Rasgulla

4.2
(1366 reviews)

A delicious and easy-to-make Indian dessert featuring rasgullas baked in a creamy paneer and jaggery mixture, garnished with pistachios and brown sugar.

40 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check rasgulla ingredients)
60%
65
Oriya
Easy
A

Oriya Badi Chura (Sundried Lentil Dumpling Crumble)

4.1
(1125 reviews)

A traditional Oriya side dish featuring sundried lentil dumplings crumbled with onion, garlic, and chili.

15 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
Oriya
Medium
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Potala Rasa (Oriya Style Parval Sabzi)

4.3
(674 reviews)

Potala Rasa is a traditional Oriya dish featuring pointed gourd (parwal) stuffed with a savory cottage cheese mixture and simmered in a rich tomato-cashew gravy. This flavorful vegetarian dish is perfect for a weekday lunch or dinner.

80 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (Check Ingredients)
70%
65
Oriya
Medium
A-

Suji Manda Pitha (Sweetened Coconut Stuffed Semolina Dumplings)

4.4
(1312 reviews)

Suji Manda Pitha is a traditional Oriya sweet dumpling made from semolina and stuffed with a sweetened coconut filling. A delicious treat perfect for tea time or festive occasions.

55 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65
Oriya
Medium
A

Oriya Special Dalma

4.4
(317 reviews)

A flavorful and nutritious Oriya Dalma recipe featuring lentils cooked with a variety of vegetables and raw papaya, creating a one-pot meal.

73 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Oriya
Medium
B+

Enduri Pitha With Mango Twist

4.4
(1966 reviews)

A unique twist on the traditional Oriya Enduri Pitha, incorporating the sweetness of ripe mango pulp for a delightful flavor.

280 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65