Hyderabad, March 2 -- What if a simple bowl of rice and water could cool your body, calm your mind and take you straight to someone's childhood kitchen? This summer, Hyderabad is discovering exactly that through Odisha's beloved Pakhala Thali, now being served at a restaurant named Dravida Utkala Banga (DUB) in Manikonda.

Known for celebrating regional Indian cuisines, DUB located near Lanco Hills, Manikonda has introduced the authentic Odia Pakhala Thali, giving the city a refreshing break from heavy gravies and spicy curries. For the Odia community, it feels like home. For Hyderabadis, it is a delicious cultural discovery.

What is in the Pakhala Thali?

At the heart of the thali is Pakhala Bhata, lightly fermented rice soaked in water...