Ou khatta () is a sweet and sour chutney or marmalade made of ou (elephant apple; Dillenia indica) in jaggery, in the Indian state of Odisha, mostly in the post-monsoon season. Sometimes ou is added to dal or dalma. It is rich in vitamin C.
History According to Odia legends, the ou plant was only found in Paradise. The goddess Parvati brought it to earth along with the betel vine.
Variants and methods As it is a sour fruit, it is cooked with jaggery or sugar. People who do not like sugar also prepare it with tangy mustard and garlic paste-based gravy, along with red chilli powder.
See also Dillenia indica Oriya cuisine
References
External links Preparation of the sweet and sour oou khata