Odisha is a state in eastern India. Odisha is known as the birthplace of temples. Filled with a very pleasant atmosphere. The world famous Jagannath Temple is located in Odisha, as well as the famous Sun Temple (Konark) and the Lingaraj Temple.

 

We went to the above mentioned temples with our family and enjoyed it a lot.

 

founder of chenapoda
Sudarshan Sahoo ( Inventor of Chenapoda )

There is no doubt that food in Odisha is very tasty and healthy. Did you know that Odisha has a culinary tradition for centuries.

 

The kitchen of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the largest in the world, with over 1000 chefs continuously cooking to cater to around 10000 people a day.

 

Let me tell you about a traditional dish (sweet) in Odisha, I think maybe you all know it, but most of you may not know its history, well let me tell you about that dish. The traditional dish of Odisha is Chenna Poda.

 

Chena Poda exact meaning burnt cheese. it is Orissa’s signature dessert. Wrapped in the leaves of the Sal tree and baked in a charcoal oven for many hours, the outer crust caramelizes and turns a delicious brown, while on the inside it remains soft and delicate.Chenna Poda originated in the town of Nayagarh(Odisha)-India. The most popular dessert in odisha and served all traditional festivals in india like Durga Puja and Diwali , also offered to Lord Jagganath in puri.


Chenna Poda, for example, is actually the showstopper dessert among Odia sweet dishes and has takers all over the world.

 

This Chenna Poda Dessert Owned by Shri Sudarsan Sahu of Nayagarh, white he experimenting with the leftover cottage cheese.  He adds sugar and seasonings to his leftover cottage cheese one night, and leaves it in an oven that was still warm from earlier use. The next day, he was surprised to find out what a extreme tasty dessert he had created.

 

Gradually found in all restaurant menus and all Dessert Shops in all over Odisha. At Present Odisha Milk Federation is investing heavily for making Channa Poda and popularising delicacy, Overall the Country.