4. Dalma (Lentil and Vegetable Stew) Dalma is a classic Odia dish that features a mix of lentils and vegetables like pumpkin, raw banana, and potatoes, cooked with a blend of traditional spices.

My introduction to Odia food happened via a cook we had in the family for a while. He would take his time with prepping the meals, in fact there was even an inside joke that for tomorrow's breakfast ...