New Delhi: A traditional dish and a regional delicacy, the Magji Laddoo has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This sweet, widely relished in Odisha, is made from a combination of unique ingredients – buffalo milk cheese, sugar, and cardamom.
In a slow and meticulous process, the buffalo milk cheese is boiled with sugar, with the cardamom slowly added. Finally, the resulting mixture is rolled into small balls.
Awarded by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai, the prestigious GI tag is only given to products with a specific geographical origin and qualities or a reputation due to that origin. Seven products from Odisha have received the prestigious GI Tag. Let us learn about these products.
List of GI-tag products of Odisha
Kapdaganda Shawl
Lanjia Saura Painting
Koraput Kala Jeera Rice
Similipal Kai Chutney
Odisha Khajuri Guda
Dhenkanal Magj
Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal
Kapdaganda Shawl
Woven by the Dangaria Kandha, a tribe from Odisha, this distinctive shawl is considered unisex and is embroidered with red, yellow and green threads.
Lanjia Saura Painting
These paintings, known as ikons, were created by the Lanjia Saura community of the Rayagada district in Odisha. They hold religious significance for the tribe.
Koraput Kala Jeera Rice
This black rice is commonly known as the Prince of Rice. Preserved by tribals in the Koraput region for 1,000 years, it is renowned for its aroma, taste, texture, and nutritional value.
Similipal Kai Chutney
Considered a delicacy in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, this chutney prepared with red weaver ants is an Indigenous speciality. Red weaver ants are found in the forests of Mayurbhanj and Similipal and are incorporated into various dishes in the region.
Odisha Khajuri Guda
Jaggery is a natural sweetener derived from date palm trees. Native to the Gajapati district in Odisha, it is rich in vitamins and minerals and contains more nutrition than other sweeteners.
Dhenkanal Magj
The Dhenkanal Magj is a traditional sweet made from cheese derived from buffalo milk. It is famous for its distinct appearance, taste, flavour and method of preparation.
Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal
Containing picky thorns, this tasteful vegetable is known for its unique taste and is mostly green in colour. Said to have been brought in from the mountains some 100 years ago, it is grown widely in the Nayagarh district.
Odisha’s sweet and savoury Magji Laddoo was recently awarded the reputed GI tag. Let’s learn about this dish and Odisha’s other GI tag products. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
