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Savoury Poda Pitha | Savoury Rice Cake from Odisha

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Savoury Poda Pitha | Savoury Rice Cake from Odisha recipe with step by step pictures and instruction. Poda Pitha is a traditional breakfast recipe of Orissa. It is prepared in both sweet and savoury version. I am sharing the savoury version prepared using rice, urad dal, spices and veggies. 

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Pithas are a variety of food similar to pancakes, dumplings or fritters, originating from the Indian subcontinent, common in Bangladesh and India. Pitha can be sweet or savoury and usually made from a dough or batter, which is then steamed, fried or griddled. They are typically eaten as a snack with chai, or as treats during special occasions. (Source: wiki).

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SHHH COOKING SECRETLY CHALLENGE

The challenge for this month in Shhh Secretly cooking challenge FB group is Odia Pitha suggested by Sasmita. She has so many traditional Odia recipes in her blog like Biri Mandha pitha. My partner for this month is Preethi who is another amazing blogger. I have bookmarked her interesting Dragon fruit jujubes to try soon. 

 

In Orissa sweet pithas are prepared during festivals. Since there are not many takers for sweet, I choose the savoury version which everyone enjoys at home. I gave her cardamom and ghee and she made Odia Amba Poda Pitha. She gave me urad dal and green chilli and I made this savoury poda pitha. 
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Some festival recipes from the blog

Semiya Payasam

Sakkarai Pongal in Brass Pot

Hyagreeva Madi

Rava Kesari

Paal Kozhukattai

Paal Pongal

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Savoury Poda Pitha | Savoury Rice Cake from Odisha

Narmadha
Savoury Poda Pitha prepared using rice, urad dal, spices and veggies. 
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Rice 1 cup
  • Urad dal ½ cup
  • Carrot 1 medium grated
  • Capsicum ½ cup chopped
  • Salt as required
  • Green chilli 2
  • Ginger 1 tsp finely chopped
  • Grated coconut 2 tbsp
  • Curry leaves few finely chopped
  • Coriander leaves 2 tbsp finely chopped
  • Cumin ½ tsp
  • Ghee/oil for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak rice and urad dal for 3-4 hours.
  • Drain the water and take in a mixer.
  • Grind to smooth paste adding little water.
  • Transfer to the bowl
  • Add salt and mix. Allow it to ferment for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  • Add capsicum, finely chopped green chilli, ginger, grated coconut, cumin, curry leaves and coriander leaves.
  • Mix to form a thick batter. Can add few drops of water to adjust the consistency if it is too thick.
  • Grease the pan with ghee or oil.
  • Pour the batter to the pan.
  • Place the pan in stove now.
  • Close the lid and slow cook for 15- 20 minutes.
  • Once it is cooked, carefully flip the pitha.
  • Cook again for 8-10 minutes.
  • Savoury poda pitha is ready. Serve it with any curry or you can have them as such too.

Notes

You can add any vegetables of your choice.
Allow it to cook in slow flame. It will be slightly burnt on the top.
For the sweet version, you can add jaggery and coconut instead of vegetables.
You can also bake this in oven for 35-40 minutes till it is cooked.
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How to make Savoury Poda Pitha with step by step pictures

Wash and soak rice and urad dal for 3-4 hours.

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Drain the water and take in a mixer.

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Grind to smooth paste adding little water.

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Transfer to the bowl. Add salt and mix. Allow it to ferment for 6-8 hours or overnight.

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Add capsicum, finely chopped green chilli, ginger, grated coconut, cumin, curry leaves and coriander leaves.

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Mix to form a thick batter. Can add few drops of water to adjust the consistency if it is too thick. Grease the pan with ghee or oil.

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Pour the batter into the pan.

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Place the pan on the stove now.

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Close the lid and slow cook for 15- 20 minutes.

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Once it is cooked, carefully flip the pitha.

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Cook again for 8-10 minutes.

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Savoury poda pitha is ready. Serve it with any curry or you can have them as such too.

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  1. Preeti Shridhar says

    Your savoury pitha is a delight. So healthy and a complete meal in itself. Best part is that any combination of vegetables can be used.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  2. Mayuri Patel says

    Narmadha such a delicious looking savory poda pitha. Like those tiny holes on them, a tell tale that the pitha must be so soft. Soft inside and crunchy from the outside. What I like about this recipe is that one can add any vegetables of their choice.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  3. Shobha Keshwani says

    Savoury poda pitha is a perfect dish for breakfast / brunch. I prefer savoury dishes to sweetones anyday. Interesting to seeso many pitha varieties.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  4. Poonam bachhav says

    I loved this savory version of poda pitha with veggies.. Sounds so healthy and wholesome. Would try it out soon.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  5. Archana says

    Absolutely love the Savoury Poda pitha and it will be loved in my place as we prefer savoury versions to sweet pithas. I will definitely be making this yum pitha for our breakfast this weekend.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  6. Swati says

    Savory Poda Pitha sounds so filling and healthy dish .. I will surely like to try it out soon.. perfect for breakfast or light evening snack with tea.. I think my kids too will like this savory cake.. delicious share.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  7. Renu says

    I have made similar but used different veggies. This is such a versatile recipe. Looks delicious and healthy.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  8. Anu Kollon says

    This savory pitha is such a healthy one-pot dish with urad dal, rice, and a lot of vegetables. One of the best dishes for breakfast or dinner. Definitely going to try this.
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  9. Vasusvegkitchen says

    Savory poda pitha looks very tasty, I like savory pithas a lot. Liked the way you made it healthy by adding veggies. Perfect pitha for breakfast, like to have it as evening snack too.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  10. Sasmita Sahoo says

    ahaaa totally my kinda pitha as I like savory mostly than sweet pitha. Different veggies going in is making it more healthy and delicious .. so beautiful slices of Savoury Poda pitha here !!
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  11. Jayashree T.Rao says

    Savoury Poda Pitha looks so delicious. I would love to try this one soon, as I prefer savoury food anytime. Lovely share.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  12. Preethicuisine says

    Savoury PODA pitha is made so perfectly. I like this recipe as we can add any veggies of our choice. Even the fussy eater will love this PODA pitha that is crisp outside and soft inside. Lovely recipe Narmadha.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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  13. Seema Sriram says

    I am fully convinced now that I need a castiron pan. I will love to try this poda pitha. Sounds like a great option in the lunch box as well.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

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