A Simple Staple with Sacred Roots – 📜Origin and Cultural Significance— Warm, rooted, wholesome and deeply rooted in tradition, Harar dal dalma is a regular feature in most Odia households. Toor dal (Arhar dal) and a mix of seasonal vegetables is a soul-satisfying satvik classic, commonly served during festive occasions …
Origin and Cultural Significance: Habisa Dal holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Odisha, especially during Kartika Masa (October-November), the most auspicious month in the Odia Hindu calendar. During this time, many devotees, especially older women called Habisa Brata Karinis, follow a month-long religious fast known as Habisa Brata to …
Origin and Cultural Significance— Long before modern superfoods made their way into our kitchens, Kolatha (କୋଳଥ) —known as Horsegram —quietly held its ground in Odisha’s countryside. Cherished in Ayurvedic medicine and rural folklore, it was more than a pulse; it was sustenance, medicine and a tradition of the bowl. It …
Debjani Das