Follow these steps for perfect results
Pumpkin
cut
Potato
cut
Chawla Pods
cut into 1 inch length
Raw Banana
peeled and chopped
Radish
cut
Sweet Potato
peeled and chopped
Arbi
peeled and cut
Yam
peeled and chopped
Eggplant
cut
Petha Pumpkin
peeled and cut
Lima Beans
cut into 1 inch length
Tomato
peeled and chopped
Cucumber
peeled and chopped
Parwal
cut
Kankoda
cut
Turai
peeled and chopped
Coconut
grated
Coconut
cut
Ginger
grated
Bay Leaf
Black Gram
soaked
Sprouted Moong
Turmeric Powder
Salt
Jaggery
ground
Dry Red Chilies
for tempering
Cumin Seeds
Cumin Powder
roasted
Red Chili Powder
Ghee
Soak black gram for 3-4 hours.
Soak moong overnight, then sprout in a cloth for a day.
Dry roast cumin seeds and red chilies for 2-3 minutes, cool and set aside.
Wash and chop all vegetables.
In a pot, combine potatoes, yam, arbi, pumpkin, radish, black gram, water, turmeric powder, salt, bay leaf, and ginger. Cook until tender.
Add remaining vegetables and chopped coconut. Cover and cook until vegetables are half-cooked.
Add powdered jaggery and cook until vegetables are fully cooked.
Turn off the heat and add sprouted moong.
In a separate pan, heat ghee. Add roasted red chilies and cumin seeds, cook for 15 seconds.
Add red chili powder and cooked vegetables. Add grated coconut and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and serve hot.
Serve Oriya Style Ghanta Tarkari with rice/phulka and tadka raita.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust spices to taste.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be prepared a day ahead.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh coriander and a dollop of yogurt.
Serve with rice or roti.
Serve with raita.
Pairs well with the spices and sweetness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional dish often prepared during festivals and special occasions.
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