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.