Odisha Ghanta Tarkari Mixed Vegetable Odia Temple Style

Method

1. 1

   Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add panch phoron — all five seeds sizzle together.

2. 2

   Add bay leaves, asafoetida and dried red chilli.

3. 3

   Add harder vegetables first (yam, raw banana, drum stick). Toss to coat. Cook 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add remaining vegetables. Add turmeric, coriander powder, sugar and salt. Toss.

5. 5

   Add fried badi pieces. They will absorb the gravy and soften.

6. 6

   Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook on medium for 12 to 14 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

7. 7

   Uncover. Cook 3 minutes until the vegetable mixture is mostly dry — ghanta tarkari is a dry-ish preparation not a gravy curry.

8. 8

   Add grated coconut if using. Stir once. Serve with steamed rice.