The state of Odisha is famous not only for its festivals and handicrafts, but for its cuisines also. If you are an Odia, you must be familiar with the words like Pakhala, Biri Badi Chura, Arua Bhata, Dalma, Besara, Mahura etc. But the ones which we are talking of here are “Dry Foods of Odisha”.
Here are a list of mouthwatering special dry foods of Odisha.
1. Keonjhar Special Phula Badi:-
Badi- One of the famous dry foods of Odisha which is used as a side dish particularly in the Summers of Odisha. Out of the various forms of Badis, Keonjhar Phula Badis have their own identity. They are crunchy, tasty upon fried in Oil.
2. Kandhamal Haladi :-
Kandhamal in Odisha is known for its Pure Haldi which is widely used as the main ingredient food supplement. This is rich in dietary fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6. Also, the Kandhamal Haldi has recently received the Geographical Indication(GI) tag in 2019.
3. Dried Salty Mango (Ambula):-
Dried Salty Mango or known as Ambula(ଆମ୍ବୁଲ) in Odisha is a special dry food item in Odisha. This is very popular among the people here in Odisha, specially liked by the Ladies. This can be consumed in all seasons throughout the year. People generally love to use Ambula while making different types of curries like Ambula Rai(ଆମ୍ବୁଲ ରାଇ), Ambula Fish Curry(ଆମ୍ବୁଲ ମାଛ ଝୋଳ), Ambula Khata(ଆମ୍ବୁଲ ଖଟା), Ambula Potato Brinjal Curry (ଆମ୍ବୁଲ ଆଳୁ ବାଇଗଣ ବଡ଼ି ଝୋଳ), Ambula Grilled Fish(ଆମ୍ବୁଲ ମାଛ ପତ୍ରପୋଡ଼ା).
4. Berhampur Special Masala Badi:-
This is a Special dry food made from Urad Dal (Black Gram) from Berhampur. It’s a special dish which is eaten in Roasted or Fried form. In Odisha, it’s most eaten with the main course like Rice, Dal, Sabji. The famous dishes where it’s used as the main ingredient are Badi Chura, Ghanta Tarkari (Mix Curry), Badi Saaga and some Non-Vegetarian dishes like Fish Curry.
Enjoy the Special Dry food from the land of Odisha.
