Authentic Jharkhandi Rugra Tarkari with Warm Handcrafted Madua Roti
Discover the earthy flavors of Jharkhand with this wild mushroom curry, uniquely cooked with rustic spices. Enjoy it alongside traditional, nutrient-rich finger millet flatbreads for a wholesome tribal feast.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Jharkhandi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking point, then reduce heat and let it cool slightly.
2
Add cumin seeds and dry red chillies, allowing them to splutter in the fragrant oil.
3
Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown and caramelized.
4
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for two minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder; cook until oil separates from the masala.
6
Add the halved rugra mushrooms to the pan and toss well to coat them thoroughly with the spiced onion-tomato base.
7
Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their natural juices.
8
Add a cup of warm water, season with salt, and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes until a rich gravy forms.
9
Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before removing from heat.
10
Prepare the madua rotis by kneading ragi flour with warm water, rolling them out, and cooking on a hot tawa until puffed and cooked through.
11
Serve the hot rugra tarkari immediately alongside the freshly made warm madua rotis.
Ingredients
500g fresh rugra mushrooms, washed and halved
2 large onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 dry red chillies
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
2 cups ragi (madua) flour
Warm water as needed for kneading
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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