Besara

Besara

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. 1 Cut the mixed vegetables into medium-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. 2 Soak the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and poppy seeds in water for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain the soaked seeds and grind them into a smooth paste along with garlic and green chilies.
  4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
  5. 5 Add the ground paste to the oil and sauté for a few minutes until the raw smell goes away.
  6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the paste and mix well.
  7. 7 Add the cut vegetables to the pan and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
  8. 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. 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.