Dalma is a signature dish made from toor dal and chopped vegetables like green papaya, unripe banana, eggplant, pumpkin, and gourd. It is garnished with turmeric, mustard seeds, and panch phutana (five-spice blend). Slow-cooked and finished with ghee, this wholesome dish is both nutritious and delicious. There are several variations of this beloved Odia staple.