Saturday, 24 September 2016

Dutia Osha Ghanta Tarakari( Mixed Vegetable curry) - Typical Odia curry

  • Brinjal( Egg Plant) - 2 medium size
  • Ridge Gourd (taste it first)- 1 medium size
  • Cabbage - 1 small size
  • Yam – 80 gm
  • Pumpkin -80gm
  • Carrot - 50gm
  • Radish-  50 gm
  • Runner Bean - 50 gm
  • Potato -200 gm
  • Cauliflower- 1 small size
  • Tomato – 2 medium size
  • Chick Peas - 50 gm
  • Coriander Leaves - 15 gm
  • Ginger – 15 gm
  • Refined Oil– 100 gm
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp
  • Dry Chili – 2( as per taste)
  • Bay Leaf - 2 pcs
  • Cumin seed - 1tsp
  • Garam Masala - 1tsp
  • Chili Powder - 1tsp(as per your taste)
  • Coconut pieces or shredded coconut - 1 Cup
  • Salt – as per taste    

                                


PREPARATION :
  • Soak the chick peas(Kabuli Chana) in water for 5 to 6 hrs. Boil it in a pressure cooker.
  • Cut the vegetables into small pieces ( cabbage, potato, raddish, papaya, beans, brinjal( Egg Plant), ridge gourd( Janhi), Yam, pumpkin, beans, tomato, carrot,  cauliflower).
  • Cut the drumstick into 1.5 inch long pieces.
  • Make a thick paste of cumin seeds and garlic.
  • Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan, Add jeera( cumin seeds), dry chili and bay leaf to the oil. When it starts spluttering then add the jeera and ginger paste. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • When the Jeera and ginger masala paste turn into golden brown put all the cut vegetables into the Pan. Then add the boiled chick peas. Stir it well.
  • Put the turmeric powder, garam masala powder, chili powder and salt to taste. Stir it properly and cover the pan. 
  • When all vegetables are half cooked, add the small cubes tomatoes, coconut, and drumstick and stir it properly.
  • Cover it properly and cook the vegetables when it is well cooked.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and Grated coconut and remove from flame. Serve with plain rice or Khichdi and paratha or puri...