Ghanta Tarkari

Ghanta Tarkari

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

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin, diced
1 cup potato, diced
1 cup eggplant, diced
1/2 cup green beans, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup cauliflower florets
1/4 cup banana stem, chopped
1/4 cup drumsticks, cut into pieces
1 cup soaked and boiled black gram (Biri)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons coconut, grated
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 cups water
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; allow them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add ginger paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add all the diced vegetables and stir well to coat with the spices.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt; mix well.
  6. 6 Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. 7 Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  8. 8 Add the boiled black gram and stir to combine.
  9. 9 Sprinkle grated coconut over the top and mix gently.
  10. 10 Cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  11. 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.