During Jagannath Rath Yatra, there are several traditional foods that are prepared and offered as prasad. (Images: Shutterstock)
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023: These are just a few of the many delicious traditional dishes that you can try in Odisha during Rath Yatra. Be sure to explore the local cuisine and sample as many dishes as you can
JAGANNATH PURI RATH YATRA 2023: The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is a popular Hindu festival that takes place in Puri, Odisha. It is associated with Lord Jagannath, who is believed to visit his aunt’s home during the festival. The yatra, celebrating Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra and his sister Subhadra’s journey to and fro from their aunt’s house, will start today on Tuesday, June 20. During the Rath Yatra, there are several traditional foods that are prepared and offered as prasad (blessed food) to Lord Jagannath and then distributed among the devotees.
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DALMA
Dalma is a mix of lentils and vegetables and is prepared without oil. It is one of the city specials and was added to the President’s food menu after a special request from former President A.P.J Abdul Kalam. A restaurant is also named after this traditional dish.
SANTULA
If you are a vegetarian, you need to try this perfect mix of vegetables. Santula is a vegetable curry mostly served with rice or Indian bread.
RASABALI
Made from pressed cottage cheese, Rasabali is deep-fried till it reddens. This sweet dish is diverse and delicious. The best place to try Rasabali is Jagannath Temple.
PITHA
Made from rice, Pitha is a sweet dish and is served as different versions in Puri. Some of these versions are Mandha Pitha, Endhuri Pitha, Arisa Pitha and Chakuli Pitha.
CHENNA PODA
Best served at sweet shops around the Jagannath Temple, Chenna Poda is a sweet dish which is cooked for several hours. It is made from cottage cheese and caramelised sugar.
MALPUA
This mouth-watering dish is served as the morning food to Lord Jagannath at the Puri Temple. It is made out of cardamoms, coconut, milk and fennel seeds.
KHAJA
Another delicacy during Rath Uatra is Khaja. Refined wheat flour with sugar is made into layered dough, with or without dry fruit or other stuffing, and lightly fried in oil to make khaja. It is one of the most famous sweets of Odisha and is also an offering in the Jagannath Temple, Puri.
UKHUDA
Made by sweetening fried puffed rice, this local sweet dish is also served as Bhog at the Puri Temple.
KHICEDE
Served alongside curd and papad, Khicede is also one of the Lord Jagannath’s maha bhog dishes. Some of ingredients include rice, lentils, coconut, sugar and cinnamon.
