Today, March 1, Cuttack celebrates its soul food: the legendary Dahibara Aloodam. This iconic dish has transcended local borders, earning global recognition and becoming an inseparable part of Odisha’s cultural identity.
The history of this delicacy is as rich as its taste. Tracing back to the 1970s and 80s, street vendors from the Bidanasi area first popularized the snack, peddling pots on bicycles. Among them, pioneers like "Raghu Dahibara" became local legends.
By 1990, the shift to pushcarts turned a humble snack into a street-food phenomenon, solidifying its place in the city's heart.
Whether it’s the rush of a festival like Bali Yatra or a routine morning breakfast, Cuttack always finds time for these soft, curd-soaked dumplings paired with spicy Aloo Kasa.
Today, as the state observes World Dahibara Aludam Day, it’s a celebration of a shared heritage that keeps the city hungry for that perfect bowl.