Authentic Odia Dalma with Warm Steamed Rice
A comforting and wholesome Odia delicacy made with lentils and fresh seasonal vegetables, gently simmered with aromatic roasted spices. Served warm with steamed rice for a truly soulful meal.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Odia
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash both dals thoroughly and soak them for about 20 minutes.
2
In a pressure cooker, combine the soaked dals, chopped vegetables, grated ginger, turmeric powder, salt, and 4 cups of water.
3
Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles until the dals and vegetables are completely cooked and tender.
4
Allow the pressure to release naturally, then whisk the dal lightly to blend the vegetables and lentils together.
5
Heat mustard oil in a separate tempering pan over medium heat.
6
Add cumin seeds, dry red chilies, and bay leaf, letting them sputter and release their aroma.
7
Pour the tempering into the cooked dalma and mix well.
8
Simmer for another 5 minutes, sprinkle the roasted bhaja masala on top, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving warm with steamed rice.
Ingredients
1 cup arhar dal (split yellow pigeon peas)
1/2 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
1 cup cubed raw papaya
1 cup cubed pumpkin
1/2 cup diced potatoes
1/2 cup green beans and brinjal chunks
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 dry red chilies
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon roasted cumin and dry red chili powder (bhaja masala)
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.