Category: Odisha
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Stuffed Okra | ଗୋଟା ଭେଣ୍ଡି ମସଲା ଭଜା | भरवा भिन्डी Growing up, I’ll admit it—I had a complicated relationship with okra. Its slimy texture made me squirm, and as a child, I would outright refuse to touch it. But here’s the twist: my Grandpa grew okras in our backyard, and I was always fascinated by…
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🌸 Raja Parba 🌸 Pahili Raja – ପହିଲି ରଜ “Celebration of Womanhood and Mother Earth” begins today with Pahili Raja—the first day of the three-day-long festival”. After the “Sajabaja” day, Maa would put tippa tippa (kumkum) on my forehead as part of the beautifying ritual. While she was deeply invested in the tradition, I was…
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I remember, my grandma used to make Kakara Pitha without any coconut stuffing. Just the dough—crispy, crunchy, and utterly delightful. The kitchen would always be filled with the amazing aroma of coconut and jaggery, signaling that the festive magic was about to begin. The sound of sizzling pithas frying in the pan still lingers in…
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The moment I hear the name “Khiri”, a flood of memories comes rushing back. The smells, the sights, the sounds—all take me straight to my hometown and the warmth of my Ayi and Bapa. Khiri isn’t just a dessert for me; it’s an experience—a dish that weaves so many stories of my childhood. I’ve always…