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Mahura: Nurturing Tradition and Palates

Mahura

Summary:Veg Mahura is a traditional dish served as part of the Chappan Bhog at the renowned Puri temple. This flavorful dish is prepared with a variety of vegetables, lentils, and aromatic spices, symbolizing the rich culinary heritage of Odisha. The recipe involves roasting spices, sautéing vegetables, and simmering them with lentils and coconut until cooked to perfection. Finally, the dish is seasoned with a tempering of ghee and spices for added flavor. Veg Mahura is not only a delicious offering but also holds cultural and religious significance, representing devotion and tradition at the sacred temple.
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Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Odia Cuisine
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams Chopped yam
  • 150 grams Chopped sweet potato
  • 150 grams Chopped arbi
  • 100 grams Chopped sweet pumpkin
  • 150 grams Chopped brinjal (Goti baingan)
  • 2 Chopped raw banana
  • 200 Grams Chopped Parwal / pointed gourd
  • 150 grams Boiled Indian chickpeas
  • 50 gram Nadi Badi or wadi (dried urad dal fritters)
  • 10 spoon Shredded coconut
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric
  • 20 gram Jaggery
  • Salt as per taste

Masala Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tbsp Coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 4 Cloves
  • 3 stick Cinnamon
  • 5 pieces Cardamom
  • 12 Black peppercorns

Seasoning:

  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tbsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/3 tbsp Hing (asafoetida)

Instructions
 

  • Dry roast all masala ingredients until golden brown. Then add shredded coconut and roast.
    roast all masala ingredients
  • Grind roasted masalas without adding water.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a pot. Sauté all vegetables in ghee.
  • Add water, turmeric, and salt to the veggies. Close the lid and boil until vegetables are half cooked.
  • Once vegetables are half cooked, add boiled chickpeas.
    add boiled chickpeas
  • Mix in the ground masala and adjust water as needed. Add jaggery, nadi badi and mix well.
    Mix in the ground masala, nadi badi and gud
  • Close the lid and bring it to boil for 6 to 7 minutes.
  • For seasoning, heat ghee and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and hing.
  • Finally add seasoning of ghee, musturd and jeera. Veg Mahura is ready for bhog.
    Mahura: Nurturing Tradition and Palates

Notes

Notes
  • Authentic preparation can use earthen pots.
  • Mooli/moolangi can be added to the veggies.
  • Nadi wadi/Badi is available in grocery stores and is deep-fried until golden brown.
  • Serve Veg Mahura with kanika (sweet rice) or ghee anna.