The Economic Times

More than 1000 years old, this divine drink helps people beat the heat in Orissa, has a nutrient rarely found in vegetarian food

Discover Tonka Torani, a traditional Odia summer drink steeped in history and offered to Lord Jagannath. This fermented rice beverage, blended with curd and spices, offers a refreshing, tangy taste and boasts significant health benefits, including improved gut health and nutrient absorption. Its deep connection to Odisha's pakhala heritage makes it a culinary and cultural cornerstone.