Odisha Besara Mixed Vegetable Mustard Sour Odia Everyday

Method

1. 1

   Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil to smoking. Reduce to medium.

2. 2

   Add panch phoron — sizzle. Add dried red chilli.

3. 3

   Add the prepared vegetables. Add turmeric. Toss to coat.

4. 4

   Add the ground mustard paste. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the raw mustard.

5. 5

   Fry on medium, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until the raw mustard smell transforms to a cooked pungent aroma — this step is essential.

6. 6

   Add 1/2 cup water and strained tamarind water. Stir.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on medium for 10 to 12 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.

8. 8

   Uncover. Cook 3 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.

9. 9

   Season with salt. The besara should be moderately dry with a pungent mustard and sour tamarind character.