Dalma: Try The Most Wholesome Odia Delicacy

Dalma: Try The Most Wholesome Odia Delicacy

Odisha is home to one of the largest kitchens in the world. Every day Lord Jagannath of Puri is served with 56 authentic Odia dishes; that gives one an estimate of the richness of Odia cuisine. But the one dish that lies in the heart of it is Dalma. It is a curry prepared with lentils, vegetables topped off with an aromatic tempering panch phoran & coconut shavings seasoned in ghee.
One thing to notice is every household here has a different way of cooking this wholesome dish. Many variations of curry depend upon the use of onion-garlic, varieties of…