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Kanika

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Kanika, a dish from India
Soumyasmita Mallick · CC BY-SA 4.0

Kanika is an aromatic sweet rice dish. It is an Odia dish traditionally prepared during festivals and pujas.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsrice, ghee, sugar, cashews, raisins, cardamom, cloves
🔥Cooking methodslow-cooked aromatic sweet rice
👅Flavour & stylefragrant, mildly sweet, spiced with warm spices
🕒When it’s eatenfestive dish made during temple offerings and celebrations

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Kanika come from?
Kanika is a dish that originated in India.
What is Kanika?
Kanika is an aromatic sweet rice dish. It is an Odia dish traditionally prepared during festivals and pujas.