Nadia Bara Tarkari

Nadia Bara Tarkari

Nadia Bara Tarkari

Veg Contains dairy Contains nuts

A coconut-based curry featuring lentil fritters, this dish is popular in Odisha for its creamy texture and aromatic flavors.

Cuisines

Odia

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Coconut 1 cup Coconut , grated
chana dal 1 cup Chana dal
Yam 1 medium Yam , peeled and cubed
Potato 1 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
ginger-garlic paste 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
Chili 2 pieces Chili , dry red
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
salt 1 Salt , to taste
water 2 cups Water
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the chana dal in water for at least 2 hours, then drain.
  2. 2 In a blender, grind the grated coconut with a little water to make a smooth paste.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add dry red chilies and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  6. 6 Add the cubed yam and potato. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
  7. 7 Add the soaked chana dal and chopped tomato. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  9. 9 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables and dal are cooked through.
  11. 11 Stir in the coconut paste and garam masala. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  12. 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a small amount of ghee at the end of cooking.