The traditional rice cake of Odisha is called Chitau Pitha. Shristi Sahoo says it is often prepared during Odia festivals, especially during Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations.

tekelir mukhot diya pitha and sunga pitha, to name a few that is. Elephant apple, garcinia, tomatoes and lemon juice are what primarily add flavour to the punchy and tangy maccher tenga.