The capital of Orissa is Bhubaneswar, which has a history of more than 3000 years. It is also commonly recognized as the ‘Temple City of India’. The local cuisines mainly include rice and fishes in any and every form. It also serves a large number of seafood dishes, as well. Turmeric is a must in all the side dishes prepared here. Most of the dishes are spicy as people loves to have chilies.

The culinary tradition in Bhubaneswar spans through centuries. It has a distinctive cooking style as well. The main dishes served here are rice, roti, daal, fish curry and mixed vegetables.

In breakfast, Chudha is the most common thing to eat. It is mainly a dish that tastes like Poha and is made of flattened rice. The local people love to have muri as a snack. It is a puffed version of rice.

The fish delicacies are really tasty in this region. People visiting Orissa looking for food delivery at Bhubaneswar must try the fish dishes served here.

Maacher Kalia: Rohu fish pieces are taken and deeply fried in oil and then cooked with various spices like garam masala, onion, green chilies and garlic.

Crab Kalia: A same preparation is done with the crab meat. It is a bit spicier.

Narkel Chingri: Lobsters are cooked well with coconut milk, onion, chili and ginger.

Maacher jhaal: Prepared with any kind of fish, the pieces are fried well and then cooked with spices. Red and green chilies are added to make it spicier.

Sorshe Ilish: Hilsa fish is fried and then cooked with mustard and green chilies.

Murg Saagwala: It is mainly a North Indian dish widely available here. Chicken pieces are cooked here in spinach gravy.

Sweet Stars

Malpua: A pancake made with honey, it is also offered to Lord Jagannatha during the pujas.

Rasmalai: Juicy cream, which is made of sugary white, cream or yellow colored balls (flattened balls) of paneer, which are soaked in malai. It is also flavored with cardamom.

Chhana Jalebi: A sweet delicacy from coastal Orissa. Made of fresh Chhana (prepared by cow milk) coiled into circular shapes and deeply fried in oil. It is then dipped in sugar syrup for a long time before serving.

Munchies

Gup Chup: Mainly known as Panipuri worldwide, it is served with pulses, onions and tamarind water.

Dahi Bada: Dough is made of lentil and deeply fried in oil. Then it is mixed with yogurt and served with tamarind sauce.

Aloo Dum: Small round potatoes are boiled and then cooked with spices like chilies, garlic, ginger and onions. It is a tasty snack for all.

Ghugni: Pulses are boiled and then cooked with various spices.

Dahi Pakhai: Mainly acts as a cooler during summers. It is a preparation of rice soaked in yogurt and salt.

There is a special thali which is devoted to the idols here. It consists Dalma (made of fried vegetables and lentil), and Santula (spicy steamed vegetables). Sweets like Pitha (sweet bread) are also dedicated to the God.