Ghanta Tarkari
Veg
Vegan
A mixed vegetable curry with a variety of seasonal vegetables, spiced with a unique blend of Odia spices.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Pumpkin , diced |
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1 cup | Potato , diced |
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1 cup | Eggplant , diced |
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1/2 cup | Green Bean , chopped |
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1/2 cup | Carrot , diced |
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1/2 cup | Cauliflower , florets |
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1/4 cup | Banana Stem , chopped |
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1/4 cup | Drumstick , cut into pieces |
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1 cup | Black Gram , soaked and boiled |
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1 tablespoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 tablespoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 tablespoons | Ginger , paste |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut , grated |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 teaspoons | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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2 cups | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; allow them to splutter.
- 3 Add ginger paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 4 Add all the diced vegetables and stir well to coat with the spices.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt; mix well.
- 6 Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7 Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 8 Add the boiled black gram and stir to combine.
- 9 Sprinkle grated coconut over the top and mix gently.
- 10 Cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- 11 Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the spices.