Ouu khatta
Ouu Khatta is a sweet and sour chutney made of elephant apple Dillenia indica in jaggery in the Indian state of Odisha mostly in post monsoon season. Sometimes ouu is added to dal or dalma. It is rich in vitamin C.History
According to popular Oriya legends Ouu plant was only found in Paradise. Goddess Parvati brought it to earth along with the Betel vine.As it is a sour fruit, it is cooked with jaggery or sugar. People who don't like sugar also prepare it with tangy mustard & garlic paste based gravy along with red chilli powder.
