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During Rath Yatra in Puri, several traditional dishes are prepared and enjoyed by locals and pilgrims alike.
If you're in Puri for the Rath Yatra, here are some traditional Odia dishes you must try:
Fermented rice served with fried vegetables, Badi chura (spiced lentil dumplings), saga (leafy vegetable curry), and roasted vegetables.
A hearty dish made with lentils and vegetables like pumpkin, papaya, and yam, tempered with panch phoron
A dessert made from baked cottage cheese, sugar, and nuts. It's a must-try for its unique caramelised flavour.
A sweet made from puffed rice, jaggery, and coconut, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
A crispy, layered sweet made from flour, sugar, and ghee. It's often offered as prasad at the Jagannath Temple
Enjoying these dishes will give you a true taste of Odia cuisine during the vibrant festival of Rath Yatra!