The Journal

Stories from Odisha's kitchens

Heritage, festivals and the hands behind every Boitas creation.

Heritage

The Story of Khaja

Thirty-two folds, one temple, and a sweet that has travelled through centuries of Puri's Jagannath tradition.

Tradition

Diamond-cut, cumin-spiced and fried to a golden crisp — the cracker that completes every evening cup of tea.

Everyday

How a simple bowl of flattened rice became Odisha's most beloved everyday snack.

Artisans

Meet the women-led artisan clusters in coastal Odisha who shape every badi, one by one, under the summer sun.