Manda Pitha  is a steamed pitha which is prepared in Odisha, India during festivals falling on monsoon and post-monsoon.    The name is derived from Odia word "Mandeiba" means "to place" or "to put" or "to dump" it also suggests the action of putting rice bowl into the warm water "Mandeiba" to Manda peetha.

Manda Pitha  is a steamed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitha" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitha&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658840275975000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3OMT56H__ON_ORz_xJ9ghb">pitha</a> which is prepared in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odisha,_India" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odisha,_India&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658840275975000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0y2gETILTIKpjl-ZGPnC34">Odisha, India</a> during festivals falling on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsoon" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsoon&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658840275975000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-HK0cfXC5m-vlj8FGpiFA">monsoon</a> and post-monsoon.    The name is derived from Odia word "Mandeiba" means "to place" or "to put" or "to dump" it also suggests the action of putting rice bowl into the warm water "Mandeiba" to Manda peetha.

Traditional Foods of Orissa; a first of its kind podcast detailing out a culinary delight like never before. These food traditions goes back to the 19th century and still continues to be an important part of Odiya culture. The cuisine of Odisha, popularly known as the Odia Cuisine, is a melange of varied items and practices. As Odisha is bordered by both North Indian and South Indian states, food of Odisha is majorly influenced by the food of North India, Bengal and Assam. Rice is the staple food of Odisha with mustard oil used as a cooking medium in many households. Yoghurt forms a major part of many dishes of Odisha while many sweets are based on chhena (a form of cheese). Odia cuisine is less oily and spice but a burst of flavours. Aptly called 'the Goa of Eastern India', Odisha is like a quintessential gourmet central for every foodie.

Traditional Foods of Orissa; a first of its kind podcast detailing out a culinary delight like never before. These food traditions goes back to the 19th century and still continues to be an important part of Odiya culture. The cuisine of Odisha, popularly known as the Odia Cuisine, is a melange of varied items and practices. As Odisha is bordered by both North Indian and South Indian states, food of Odisha is majorly influenced by the food of North India, Bengal and Assam. Rice is the staple food of Odisha with mustard oil used as a cooking medium in many households. Yoghurt forms a major part of many dishes of Odisha while many sweets are based on chhena&nbsp;(a form of cheese). Odia cuisine is less oily and spice but a burst of flavours. Aptly called 'the&nbsp;Goa&nbsp;of Eastern India', Odisha is like a quintessential gourmet central for every foodie.

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Ep- 5 - Manda Pitha

A Traditional Odia food, made out of leftover rice and water, which is healthy and keeps your stomach cool and prevents from Gastric problems. It has a very significant story behind it(How and when it started).

A Traditional Odia food, made out of leftover rice and water, which is healthy and keeps your stomach cool and prevents from Gastric problems. It has a very significant story behind it(How and when it started).

Ep -8 - Pakhala

Ouu Khatta  is a sweet and sour chutney or marmalade made of ouu (elephant apple; Dillenia indica) in jaggery, in the Indian state of Odisha, mostly in post- monsoon season. Sometimes ouu is added to dal or dalma. It is rich in vitamin C .

Ouu Khatta  is a sweet and sour chutney or marmalade made of ouu (elephant apple; Dillenia indica) in jaggery, in the Indian state of Odisha, mostly in post- monsoon season. Sometimes ouu is added to dal or dalma. It is rich in vitamin C .

Ep -7 - Oou Khatta

The ‘Mudhi Mansa’, an exclusive delicacy, is famous in the northern part of Odisha, especially in Mayurbhanj. It has a great contribution in the history of Mayurbhanj. People have an emotional connect with this dish and are proud of their ‘Mudhi Mansa’. Made with mutton gravy, mixed with onions, green chillies and fresh coriander, along with puffed rice.

The ‘Mudhi Mansa’, an exclusive delicacy, is famous in the northern part of Odisha, especially in Mayurbhanj. It has a great contribution in the history of Mayurbhanj. People have an emotional connect with this dish and are proud of their ‘Mudhi Mansa’. Made with mutton gravy, mixed with onions, green chillies and fresh coriander, along with puffed rice.

Ep- 5 - Manda Pitha

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