Odisha has a well-developed food culture, especially in its former capital – Cuttack. It has the influence of Mughal, British as well as the indigenous population. Food Cuttack is specially made with delicious Odia recipes, which is a non-spicy food and rice-oriented type of food. An Odia dish prepared from lentils and vegetables, Dalma is the best-known example of Odia cuisine and is the most iconic food from the region. Pahala, a neighboring locality, has also enriched Odisha sweets by making the best chhena-based sweets in the state. Cuttack tourism puts more emphasis on fish and organic food products. It includes simple meals without spices, garnishing, onions, and garlic, especially at festive occasions and purification ceremonies. You can explore all the places to visit in Odisha and taste the awesome dishes there.
Chaat - This is counted as one of the best street foods in Cuttack. The food stalls are a specialty of Cuttack where you can get to taste a plethora of tangy and spicy snacks. Some of these are Aloo Chaat (spicy potato chaat), Papdi Chaat (crispy papdi with yogurt, chaat masala, and chutneys), Dahi Puri (crisp puris filled with yogurt, chaat masala, and chutneys). The incorporation of sweet and sour food and spices with the crispiness of the aaloo makhanas makes it possible for individuals to take more than just a bite of the meal. Hence it is enjoyed both by the locals and tourists.
Dahi Pakhala - It is among Cuttack's famous foods and is a typical Odia dish that is more or less consumed throughout Odisha. This includes boiled rice fermented with yogurt. Therefore, it is among the most preferred meals during the summer. The dish best goes well with deep-fried or mashed vegetables like potato and is garnished with green chili, coriander, or sometimes fish fry or curry. The mild spiciness and the addition of the flavorsome elements along with the tanginess of the yogurt fills the stomach to its best level with Dahi Pakhala.
Dahibara-aloodum - The Dahibara Aloodum is considered the best food in Cuttack. This has soft lentil fritters (dahi bara) soaked in spiced yogurt and a spicy potato curry (aloo dum) is well-loved by most people. The sweet and salty pairing is a result of the folding coupled with the contrasting textures. Aloo Dum goes well with steamed rice or chapati. It has become one of the most famous dishes in the households of Cuttack.
Chungdi Malai - It is a prawn curry that uses rich and thick coconut milk with a blend of Odia spices making it an authentic Odia Seafood dish. They are prepared in a rich coconut milk sauce with the addition of some spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The dish is creamy and rich having a velvety texture and the flavor from the spices used, thus making the seafood delicacy a tasty dish. You can book Odisha tour packages and savor the delicious foods in Cuttack.
