Ghanta (Orriya Vegetable Curry)

Ingredients

• For the tadka:
  
  Fennel seeds, rai, methi, kalonji, cumin seeds- all in equal proportions
  
  
  For the paste:
  
  1 tsp cumin
  
  1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  
  1 tsp khus khus
  
  1 tsp coriander seeds
  
  2-3 whole red chillies
  
  
  For the main preparation: 
  
  2 tsp ghee 
  
  1 tsp tadka 
  
  2 whole red chillies
  
  1 onions- chopped
  
  mixed vegetables- chopped
  
  1/2 tsp salt
  
  1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  
  3 tsp of the paste

Method

For the tadka:

Mix all the ingredients.


For the paste:

Grind together cumin, ginger-garlic paste, khus khus, coriander seeds, whole red chillies with a little water.


For the main dish:

Heat ghee in a pan.

To this add the tadka, red chillies and the chopped onions.

Add mixed vegetables, salt and turmeric powder.

Cover and cook for 20 minutes on low flame.

Now add the paste and mix well.

Cover the pan and cook for another 10 minutes on low flame.

Serve hot.

Key Ingredients: Fennel, Mustard Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Onion 

Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Ginger, Garlic, Coriander Seeds, Red Chilli,Clarified Butter, Onion, Salt, Turmeri