Besara
Veg
Vegan
A mustard-based curry with vegetables like potato and brinjal, Besara is known for its tangy and pungent flavor profile.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | mixed vegetables (potato, pumpkin, eggplant, and raw banana) |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard seeds |
| 1 tablespoon | cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | poppy seeds |
| 3 cloves | garlic |
| 2 pieces | green chilies |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the mixed vegetables into medium-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2 Soak the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and poppy seeds in water for 15 minutes.
- 3 Drain the soaked seeds and grind them into a smooth paste along with garlic and green chilies.
- 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
- 5 Add the ground paste to the oil and sauté for a few minutes until the raw smell goes away.
- 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the paste and mix well.
- 7 Add the cut vegetables to the pan and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
- 8 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low heat until the vegetables are cooked and the oil separates.
- 9 Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, use fresh mustard oil and allow it to reach smoking point before cooking.