Alu Baigana Chuin Bandhi Besara
Alu Baigana Chuin Bandhi Besara is a traditional Odia dish that is perfect for a summer meal. Made with fresh vegetables and a flavorful spice paste, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 4 drumsticks, chopped
- 2 brinjals, cut lengthwise
- 1 Tomato choped
- Biri Badhi (as needed)
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 Inch ginger
- 2 Dry Red Chilies
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Water (as needed)
- Oil (as needed)
Instructions
- Grind mustard seeds, cumin seeds,Red Chilies. ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste using a sil batta (traditional grinding stone) or a mixer grinder.
- Wash and chop all the vegetables. Keep them aside.
- Heat oil in a kadhai (wok) over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add pancha phutana (a blend of five spices commonly used in Odia cuisine) and let it crackle.
- Add the diced potatoes and chopped drumsticks, and fry them for a few minutes until they turn slightly golden brown. Add choped tomatoes let stir few minute.
- Add the mustard-cumin paste and sauté everything for a few more minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Pour in 2 glasses of water, cover the kadhai with a lid, and let it come to a boil.
- Add the cut brinjals and Biri Badhi. Mix well and add salt to taste.
- Cover the kadhai with a lid again and let it boil for a few more minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the liquid has reduced to form a thick gravy.
- Your Alu Baigana Chuin Bandhi Besara is now ready to serve hot with steamed rice.