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Saga Muga Mahaprsad

Saga Muga, a traditional dish offered to Lord Jagannath, is a flavorful mixed vegetable curry enriched with moong dal. It features a medley of vegetables simmered in a spice-infused broth, complemented by the richness of shredded coconut and a fragrant ghee seasoning. Perfectly paired with rice, this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, making it a cherished part of Odia cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine ODIA, Odia Cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Moong dal
  • Assorted Vegetables (chopped yam, raw banana, taro root, sweet pumpkin, parval, brinjal, sweet potatoes, koshala leaves)
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Roasted coriander seeds
  • 7-8 Roasted peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup Shredded coconut
  • Rock salt (to taste)
  • Hing (asafoetida)
  • 3 tsp 3 tsp Ghee

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables:

  • Chop all the assorted vegetables into small pieces.
    Saga Muga - Chopped Vegetables
  • Boil some water in a pot and add the chopped vegetables. Let them cook on medium flame until tender. When Vegetables are semi cooked add add koshala leaves.
    boiled vegetables - saga muga
  • Add Mashed Taroo Root

Prepare the Spice Paste:

  • Soak coriander seeds, peppercorns, and cumin seeds in water for a while.
  • Grind the soaked seeds into a fine paste.

Cooking the Curry:

  • Add boiled moong dal to the pot.
    boiled moong dal to the pot - saga muga
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, add the ground spice paste to the pot.
    ground_spice_paste_pot - saga muga
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Bring everything to a boil on low-medium flame.

Add Coconut:

  • Once the curry is cooked, add shredded coconut to it and mix well.
    add_shredded_coconut - saga muga

Prepare Seasoning:

  • In a separate small pan, heat ghee.
  • Add mustard seeds to the hot ghee and let them splutter.
  • Add a pinch of asafoetida to the ghee and mustard seeds.

Serve:

  • Pour the prepared seasoning over the curry.
    Pour the prepared seasoning over the curry - saga muga
  • Optionally, you can add fried Nodi Badi before serving.
  • Saga Muga is now ready to be served.
  • This dish pairs well with ghee rice or plain rice. Enjoy your delicious Saga Muga!

Notes

The calorie content of Saga Muga can vary depending on factors such as the specific quantities of ingredients used and the serving size. However, here's an approximate estimate of the calorie content for a typical serving:
  • Moong dal (1/2 cup): 104 calories
  • Assorted vegetables (1 cup, mixed): Approximately 50-100 calories (varies depending on the types and quantities of vegetables used)
  • Shredded coconut (1/4 cup): Approximately 90 calories
  • Ghee (3 tsp): Approximately 135 calories
Total: Approximately 379-429 calories per serving
Please note that these values are estimates and may vary based on individual ingredients and portion sizes.