Authentic Odia Santula with Warm Steamed Rice
Santula is a comforting and mildly spiced mixed vegetable curry from Odisha, lightly sautéed in mustard oil with tempering of panch phoron. It highlights the natural sweetness of fresh seasonal vegetables without heavy masalas.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Odia
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash and chop all the vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces.
2
In a large deep pan, heat mustard oil until it smokes slightly, then reduce the heat.
3
Add the panch phoron and dried red chilies, allowing them to crackle and release their aroma.
4
Add the grated ginger and slit green chilies, sautéing for a minute.
5
Add all the chopped vegetables, turmeric powder, and salt. Toss well to combine with the tempering.
6
Add a splash of water, cover the pan, and let the vegetables simmer on medium heat until tender and well cooked.
7
Mash a few pieces lightly to give the curry a slightly bound consistency while retaining distinct vegetable shapes.
8
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with warm steamed rice.
Ingredients
1 cup raw papaya, cubed
1 cup sweet potato, cubed
1 cup pumpkin, cubed
1 cup brinjal, cubed
1/2 cup French beans, chopped
1/2 cup raw banana, cubed
2 green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon panch phoron (five-spice blend)
2 dried red chilies
2 tablespoons mustard oil
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Warm steamed rice for serving
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