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

Build a full meal around Ghanta Tarkari

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

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

Ingredients

Pumpkin 1 cup Pumpkin , diced
Potato 1 cup Potato , diced
Eggplant 1 cup Eggplant , diced
Green Bean 1/2 cup Green Bean , chopped
Carrot 1/2 cup Carrot , diced
Cauliflower 1/2 cup Cauliflower , florets
Banana Stem 1/4 cup Banana Stem , chopped
Drumstick 1/4 cup Drumstick , cut into pieces
Black Gram 1 cup Black Gram , soaked and boiled
Mustard Seed 1 tablespoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 tablespoon Cumin , seeds
Ginger 2 tablespoons Ginger , paste
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , grated
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
water 2 cups Water
salt 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.