Ouu khatta
Ouu Khatta (Odia: ଓଉ ଖଟା) is a sweet and sour chutney made of elephant apple (ouu) Dillenia indica in jaggery in the Indian state of Odisha mostly in post monsoon season. Sometimes ouu is added to dal or dalma. It is rich in vitamin C.
 Ouu khatta | |
| Type | Chutney |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Odisha and Assam |
| Main ingredients | elephant apple |
History
According to popular Oriya legends Ouu plant was only found in Paradise. Goddess Parvati brought it to earth along with the Betel vine.
Variants and methods
As it is a sour fruit, it is cooked with jaggery or sugar. People who don't like sugar also prepare it with tangy mustard & garlic paste based gravy along with red chilli powder.
See also
- Dillenia indica
- Oriya cuisine
External links
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