Potala Rasa
Veg
Vegan
A traditional Odia curry made with pointed gourd, cooked in a spicy and tangy gravy of tomatoes and spices.
Cuisines
Odia
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 200 grams | paneer |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | panch phoron |
| 1 cup | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 cups | tomato, pureed |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 0.5 teaspoon | garam masala |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 cup | water |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the paneer into cubes and set aside.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
- 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- 6 Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- 7 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
- 8 Season with salt and cook the masala for a few more minutes.
- 9 Add the paneer cubes and mix well to coat them with the masala.
- 10 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 11 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- 12 Sprinkle garam masala and stir well.
- 13 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can fry the paneer cubes lightly before adding them to the gravy.