Pakhala

Pakhala is a very special food that people eat in the Eastern part of India, especially Odisha. You know how when you mix water and rice together to cook it, it becomes really thick and sticky? Well, pakhala is made by mixing that sticky cooked rice with a lot of water and keeping it aside for the whole night. The next day, it becomes a little sour because of the fermentation process that happens when we keep it outside.

People usually eat pakhala for breakfast or lunch, and it is served with many different side dishes such as fish fry or vegetables. It's a perfect food for hot and humid weather because it cools down the body and helps us stay hydrated. People also believe that eating pakhala can prevent you from getting sick and it's very good for digestion. It's a very tasty and healthy food that lots of people love to eat, especially during the summer season in Odisha.