How to Prepare Dalma Odia Receipe

Dalma is a traditional dish from the eastern Indian state of Odisha. It is a vegetarian dish made with lentils, vegetables, and spices, and is typically served with rice. Here's a simple recipe for making Dalma at home:

Ingredients:

1 cup arhar dal (split pigeon pea lentils)

1 cup mixed vegetables (diced potato, carrot, pumpkin, eggplant, beans, drumstick, etc.)

1 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 dry red chilies

1 bay leaf

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

Salt to taste

1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

Wash the lentils and soak them in water for 30 minutes.

In a pressure cooker, add the soaked lentils, diced vegetables, ginger paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Add enough water to cover the lentils and vegetables.

Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the lentils are cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and mash the lentils and vegetables with a ladle.

In a pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, bay leaf, and dry red chilies. Saute for a few seconds until the spices release their aroma.

Add coriander powder and saute for a few seconds.

Add the mashed lentils and vegetables to the pan and mix well.

Add more water if required and bring to a boil.

Let it simmer for a few minutes until the dalma thickens.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.

Dalma is a simple and flavorful dish that is easy to make and is a staple in Odia cuisine.