Sal leaves are used as a plate or platter for food, adding a unique and subtle flavor to the dishes in Odisha, India. The leaves are also known for their antimicrobial properties, which can help to keep the food fresh for a longer period of time. Some examples of dishes that are often served on sal leaves include:
- Biryani, a popular dish made with rice, meat or vegetables, and spices, which is often served on a bed of sal leaves.
- Fish or meat curry, which is often served with steamed rice on a sal leaf.
- Various types of traditional Indian and South Asian desserts, such as sweet dumplings, which are often served on top of sal leaves.
It is important to note that not all dishes that are served on sal leaves are raw, they could be cooked or steamed as well.
Food on Sal Leaves served at Kamala Hotel:
Kamala Dhaba is a small dhaba in Gohira near Anandapur of Keonjhar district of Odisha. This dhaba offers authentic Odia cuisines on raw sal leaves. Here, we have some snaps of lunch shared by Manas Muduli.
