Staple Foods

• Rice and lentils are staples, often paired with dishes like Dalma (a lentil and vegetable stew).

Popular Dishes

• Pakhala Bhata: Fermented rice served with accompaniments.
• Chhena Poda: A baked dessert made with cottage cheese.
• Rasabali and Khaja: Sweet treats commonly offered as prasad in temples.

Temple Cuisine

• Mahaprasad: The divine offering from the Jagannath Temple in Puri, prepared without onions or garlic.