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Rasagola

Puri, Odisha

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Rasagola

Rasagola

Puri

Rasagola is one of the most famous sweets of Odisha, made from chhena (cottage cheese) and soaked in light sugar syrup. The traditional Odisha rasagola is distinct from other regional versions and is often offered as prasad at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. It is believed that the sweet was invented in Odisha and has a history dating back centuries.