Odiya Kitchen Setup - Part 2 - Secondary Pantry Staples

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After you have set up your own Odiya kitchen with the Part 1 pantry items, here's the next level of pantry items that you may get to take your Odiya cooking to the next level.

In this list, we will cover some secondary items for your Odiya kitchen pantry (Again... long shelf life, no refrigeration needed) which will help you make a little advanced Odiya recipes.

Let's see .. Shall we?

Grains
  • Kheeri Chaula or Very short grain rice for kheer
  • Buta Daali or Chana Daal or Split Yellow Peas
Dry Fruits

  • Kaju or Cashews
  • Kismis or Raisins
  • China Badam or Peanuts or Groundnuts

Flour
  • Besana or Besan or Chickpeas flour
  • Sooji or Semolina
  • Maida or Refined Flour
Whole Spices

  • Labanga or Cloves
  • Pana Mahuri or Fennel seeds (Saunf in Hindi)
  • Gol Maricha or Whole Black Peppers
  • Bada Alaicha or Whole Black Cardamom
  • Posto or Poppy Seeds

Ground Spices

  • Curry powder (Kitchen king or any mixed veg curry powder)
  • Sambar Powder
  • Meat Masala
  • Chicken Masala
  • Fish Masala
  • Chat Masala

Comments

  1. TanbinMarch 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM

    This series continues to be such a valuable and fascinating read! Part 2’s focus on the secondary cooking setup offers great insight into how functionality is thoughtfully extended in a traditional Odia kitchen. I really appreciate the way you’ve explained the reasoning behind each layout decision—it reflects both cultural wisdom and practical experience. For anyone inspired to design a kitchen that blends heritage with modern efficiency, working with professionals like R for Remodelers can make the process smooth and rewarding. Thank you for sharing these detailed and meaningful insights!

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