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 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.