odisha cuisine

As temperatures rise, India turns to its time-honoured culinary wisdom to stay cool. From the sweet tang of Panakam in the South to the chilled comfort of Odisha's Pakhala Bhata, explore traditional Indian dishes and drinks that offer relief from the heat and bring families together.

Avinash Patnaik quit his job as an agriculture officer to pursue his love for flowers and food. Today, he is among the top 12 participants on MasterChef India Season 7, where he puts floral spins on Odisha's traditional cuisine.