Prathamaastami Enduri Pitha Traditional Cake of Odia Family
A specific cake in Odisha is prepared on this day named as Enduri. This cake is prepared by placing the mixed paste of daal and rice inside the turmeric leaf. It is then kept over a water filled earthen pot which is heated on an oven. The cake is thus boiled and prepared by the steam of the water and is very delicious and hygienic. Thus the main delicacy of the day is the cake Enduri. It is learnt that from 14" century onwards Prathma Ashtami was given recognition as people's festival in Odisha. This is also called as Fateful-Ashtami (Soubhagini Ashtami). By the occasion of Ashtami, yield of good crops are noticed. Due to the good harvest, the farmers get pleased and feel themselves fortunate by this time. Image Courtesy http://mycitylinks.in/ Image Courtesy https://odishafooddelite.files.wordpress.com Image Courtesy authenticoriyafood-oriyarasoi.blogspot.com