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
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Mixed Vegetable , like drumsticks, brinjal, and potatoes |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard Seed |
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1 tablespoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 tablespoons | Poppy Seed |
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3 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
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2 pieces | Green Chili , slit |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | 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.