Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/30 checked
4
servings
1 cup

Pumpkin

cut

2 unit

Potato

cut

1 cup

Chawla Pods

cut into 1 inch length

1 unit

Raw Banana

peeled and chopped

1 unit

Radish

cut

1 unit

Sweet Potato

peeled and chopped

2 unit

Arbi

peeled and cut

0.5 cup

Yam

peeled and chopped

1 unit

Eggplant

cut

0.5 cup

Petha Pumpkin

peeled and cut

6 unit

Lima Beans

cut into 1 inch length

0.5 cup

Tomato

peeled and chopped

0.5 cup

Cucumber

peeled and chopped

3 unit

Parwal

cut

3 unit

Kankoda

cut

1 unit

Turai

peeled and chopped

0.25 cup

Coconut

grated

0.25 cup

Coconut

cut

0.25 cup

Ginger

grated

1 unit

Bay Leaf

0.5 cup

Black Gram

soaked

0.5 cup

Sprouted Moong

1 tsp

Turmeric Powder

1 unit

Salt

1 tbsp

Jaggery

ground

3 unit

Dry Red Chilies

for tempering

1 tsp

Cumin Seeds

0.5 tbsp

Cumin Powder

roasted

0.5 tbsp

Red Chili Powder

1 tbsp

Ghee

Step 1
~6 min

Soak black gram for 3-4 hours.

Step 2
~6 min

Soak moong overnight, then sprout in a cloth for a day.

Step 3
~6 min

Dry roast cumin seeds and red chilies for 2-3 minutes, cool and set aside.

Step 4
~6 min

Wash and chop all vegetables.

Step 5
~6 min

In a pot, combine potatoes, yam, arbi, pumpkin, radish, black gram, water, turmeric powder, salt, bay leaf, and ginger. Cook until tender.

Step 6
~6 min

Add remaining vegetables and chopped coconut. Cover and cook until vegetables are half-cooked.

Step 7
~6 min

Add powdered jaggery and cook until vegetables are fully cooked.

Step 8
~6 min

Turn off the heat and add sprouted moong.

Step 9
~6 min

In a separate pan, heat ghee. Add roasted red chilies and cumin seeds, cook for 15 seconds.

Step 10
~6 min

Add red chili powder and cooked vegetables. Add grated coconut and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Step 11
~6 min

Turn off the heat and serve hot.

Step 12
~6 min

Serve Oriya Style Ghanta Tarkari with rice/phulka and tadka raita.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust spices to taste.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or roti.

Serve with raita.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Papadum

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Odisha, India

Cultural Significance

A traditional dish often prepared during festivals and special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Festivals
Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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