In 2019, the government of Odisha was granted the GI status for 'Odisha rasagola' (Odia rasagola). In 2017, when West Bengal got its rosogolla's geographical indication (GI) status, the Registry office of India clarified that West Bengal was given GI status for Banglar rosogolla and Odisha can claim it too if they cite the place of origin of their variant along with colour, texture, taste, juice content and method of manufacturing.
While it is near-universally agreed upon that the dessert originated in the eastern Indian subcontinent, the exact locus of origin is disputed between locations such as West Bengal, Bangladesh, and Odisha, where it is offered at the Puri Jagannath Temple.
This is done until the syrup permeates the dumplings. It is made from ball-shaped dumplings of chhena dough, cooked in light sugar syrup.
Rasgulla (literally 'syrup filled ball') is a syrupy dessert popular in the eastern part of South Asia.
