Dahi Bara Aloo-Dum Divas Today!

Cuttack: 1st of March marks the World Dahibara AlooDum Dibasa and is majorly observed by the people of Odisha. Dahibara Aludum is a variant of Dahi vada and originated from Cuttack of the state Odisha.

It is a type of snack from Cuttack that is no more confined to Cuttack and has moved to different parts of the state and is popular throughout India.

Bara is made out of ground urad lentils and then soaked in watery curd after being fried. It is served with aloo(potato) in thick gravy. For instance, the distinctive taste of Dahibara AlooDum in Cuttack can never be replicated outside the realms of the city however the recipe has travelled throughout that State of Odisha (and beyond) and has evolved to appeal to the taste buds of the region it now resides in.

The dish is said to be originated from the Bidanasi area in Cuttack city.