Odisha Dalma Festival Lentil Mixed Vegetable Panchami Style

Method

1. 1

   Cook washed toor dal with 3 cups water and turmeric in a pressure cooker for 4 to 5 whistles until soft. Whisk lightly.

2. 2

   Add the mixed vegetables directly to the cooked dal.

3. 3

   Simmer on medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes until all vegetables are completely tender.

4. 4

   Season with salt. The dalma should be moderately thick — not a thin watery soup.

5. 5

   Make the ghee tempering: heat 2 tbsp ghee in a small pan.

6. 6

   Add panch phoron — sizzle. Add dried red chillies and asafoetida.

7. 7

   Turn off heat. Add cumin powder.

8. 8

   Pour the entire ghee tempering over the dalma. Stir.

9. 9

   Add fresh grated coconut and fresh coriander.

10. 10

    Stir once. Serve with steamed rice.