Cauliflower & potato curry(ଫୁଲକୋବି ତରକାରୀ)......

INGREDIENTS:

• Chopped cauliflower-1.
• Potato-2 medium size(wash,peel & cut into cube shape).
• Mixed paste(1-onion,8-garlic cloves,1 piece of ginger,some cumin seeds,3-red chili)-3 tbsp.
• Chopped Tomato-2(medium size).
• Red chili powder-1 tsp.
• Coriander powder-1 tsp.
• Sugar-1/6 tsp.
• 4-5 tsp refine oil.
• 1/2 tsp garam masala.
• Salt to taste.

For the seasoning:

• Phutana(cumin seed+mustard seed+fenugreek seed)-1/2 tsp.

For garnishing:

• Some chopped coriander leaves.
• Fresh cream(optional).

PREPARATION:

Cauliflower & potato curry

• Heat the pan,add 2 tsp refine oil,fry the cauliflower till golden brown & keep aside.
• Add 3 tsp refine oil in pan,add sugar,add cumin seed.
• When it start spluttering ,add mixed paste,saute it 2 min,add chopped tomato,red chili powder,turmeric powder,salt stir it till the oil appears in the masala & raw smell of mixed paste go.
• Then add potato cubes,add 1 cup of water,let the gravy boil for 5-10 min.
• Add fried cauliflower floret in this gravy,boiled it for 3 min & sprinkle some garam masala over it.
• Garnish it with coriander leaves.
• "Cauliflower & potato curry" is ready to serve .Serve it with steamed rice/roti.

Egg Sundal(south Indian recipe)....

INGREDIENTS:

• Yellow peas-1 cup.
• Boiled egg-2.
• Chopped onion-2.
• Tomato-2.
• Bunch of finely chopped curry leaves.
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing.
• Red chili powder-2 tsp.
• Pepper powder-1 tsp.
• Jeera(cumin seed) powder-1 tsp.
• Coriander powder-1 tsp.
• Oil-3-4 tsp.
• Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• Pressure cook the peas & keep aside.
• Cut each boiled egg into 4 pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan,add chopped onion,fry till golden brown,add tomato,chopped curry leaves.
• When tomato get mashed,add red chili powder,pepper powder,cumin powder,coriander powder stir for 3 min.
• Then add peas & water,mix well.
• Put it in slow flame till the mixture boil.The mixture should not thicken so much,it should be little watery.
• "Egg sundal" is ready to serve.Serve it hot  with chopped onion,coriander leaves,small papad & boiled egg.

Fish fry....

INGREDIENTS:

• Fish(thick slices with skin)-5-6 pieces.
• Mixed masala(1-onion,8-garlic cloves,1 piece of ginger,some cumin seeds,3-red chili).
• Chopped Tomato-2.
• Green chilies-2(vertically sliced).
• 1 spoon red chili powder.
• Sugar-1/6 tsp
• Some chopped coriander leaves.
• Phutana(cumin seed+mustard seed+fenugreek seed)-1/2 tsp.
• 5-10 tsp refine oil.
• Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
• 1/2 tsp garam masala.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• Clean well the fish pieces & marinate with salt & turmeric powder,keep aside 10-12 min.
• Heat a pan,add marinated fish pieces as many as fit comfortably in pan.fry over high heat till the fish pieces turns golden brown.Remove fish from oil & keep aside.
• Add 3 tsp refine oil in the same pan again,add sugar,add cumin seed.
• When it start spluttering ,add mixed masala,red chili powder,turmeric powder,salt stir for 1 min.
• Then add tomato slices,sliced green chili,stir until the raw smell of mixed masala go.
• Add 1/2 cup of water,let the gravy boil for 5-10 min.
• Add fried fish in this gravy,boiled it for 3 min & add some coriander leaves over it & mix well.
• Fish fry is ready to serve.

Pakhala(ପଖାଳ) bhata(Water rice)...

Pakhala"ପଖାଳ" is a most popular traditional odia dish...Eating pakhal,really gives u a comfort from scorching sun

 & also recommended to prevent heat stroke in hot weather......so,here i gives u a delicious pakhala bhata recipe...

INGREDIENTS:

• Rice-1 cup.
• Curd-1/2 cup.
• Mustard seeds-1 tsp.
• Refined oil-1/2 tsp.
• Finely chopped ginger-1/2 tsp.
• Bunch of Curry leaves.
• Vertically sliced green chili-2.
• Chilled water/Ice cubes-5-6(optional).
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• First cook the rice,add some water,leave it for 3-4 hours or whole night(If u want to prepare instantly then after cook the rice,add some chill water).
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds,let it crackle,add chopped ginger,curry leaves,sliced green chili.
• Then add water rice(pakhala) into it,switch off the flame,then add curd,salt into it,stir well.
• Let it cool before u eat or u can add ice cube/chilled water into it.
• Odisha famous pakhal(ପଖାଳ) is ready to serve.
• Serve it with fried fish/fish fry,mixed pickle,brinjal+tomato bhartta,aloo bhartta,badhi chura,drumstick potato fry,bhaja,sagga bhaja,egg omelette.chicken kassa.

Ladies finger fry(Bhendi bhaja)

INGREDIENTS:

• Ladies finger(bhendi)-200 gm(wash & cut into small pieces).
• Potato-2 medium size(wash,peel & cut into rectangular shape).
• Phutana(cumin seed+mustard seed+fenugreek seed)-1/2 tsp.
• Chopped Onion-1.
• Red chili-2.
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
• Salt to taste.
• Mustard oil-3-4 tsp.

PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add  red chilies,add phutana,let it crackle,add chopped onion,chopped ladies finger,chopped potato,turmeric powder,salt mix well & cover the lid for 4-5 min.
• Remove the lid,stir it 3-4 min in low flame till it become soft & light brown.
• Switch off the flame,hot bhendi bhaja is ready to serve.serve it with roti or rice & dal.

Egg curry(anda tarkari)

INGREDIENTS:

• Boiled egg-4.
• Boiled Potato-2 medium size.
• Mixed masala(1-onion,8-garlic cloves,1 piece of ginger,some cumin seeds,3-red chili).
• Tomato pure-(2-medium size tomato).
• 1 spoon red chili powder.
• Sugar-1/6 tsp
• Some chopped coriander leaves.
• 4-5 tsp refine oil.
• 1/2 tsp garam masala.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• Remove the shell of boiled egg & keep aside.
• Heat the pan,add 2 tsp refine oil,fry the egg till golden brown & keep aside.
• Add 3 tsp refine oil in pan,add sugar,add cumin seed.
• When it start spluttering ,add mixed masala,red chili powder,turmeric powder,salt stir for 1 min.
• Then add tomato puree,boiled potato stir until the raw smell of mixed masala go.
• Add 1 cup of water,let the gravy boil for 5-10 min.
• Add fried egg in this gravy,boiled it for 3 min & sprinkle some garam masala over it.
• Garnish it with coriander leaves.
• "Egg curry" is ready to serve.enjoy....

Pakudi tarkari(Pakodi curry)

INGREDIENTS:

For pakodi:

• Besan(Gram flour)-1 cup.
• Roasted chili powder-1/2 tsp. 
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp.
• Eno fruit salt-1/2 tsp.
• Salt to taste.
• Water.
• Oil for frying.

For curry:

• Mixed masala(1-onion,8-garlic cloves,1 piece of ginger,some cumin seeds,3-red chili).
• Tomato pure-(2-medium size tomato).
• 1 spoon red chili powder.
• Some chopped coriander leaves.
• 4-5 tsp refine oil.
• 1/2 tsp garam masala.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

• Take a bowl,add all the ingredients for pakodi with water to make a smooth batter,mix well to avoid  lumps.
• For fry,heat a pan with sufficient oil in medium flame,when the right temperature is reached,drop small amount of batter to the oil by using finger/small spoon.Fry till golden brown in color,keep aside.
• Heat another pan,add some oil,add cumin seeds,when it starts spluttering,add mixed masala,red chili powder,turmeric powder,salt stir for 1 min.
• Then add tomato puree,stir until the raw smell of mixed masala go.
• Add 1 cup of water,let the gravy boil for 5-10 min.
• Add fried Pokadi in this gravy,boiled it for 3 min & sprinkle some garam masala over it.
• Garnish it with coriander leaves.
• Pakudi tarkari  is ready to serve.

Drumstick potato fry(Sajana Chuin Aalu besara Bhaja)

INGREDIENTS:

• Drumstick(sajana chuin)-5.
• Potato(aalu)-2 medium size.
• Mixed masala (1-onion.8-garlic cloves,1 tbsp mustard seeds,3-red chili ).
• Phutana(cumin seed+mustard seed+fenugreek seed)-1/2 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
• Salt to taste.
• Mustard oil-3-4 tsp.

PREPARATION:

Drumstick potato fry

• Wash & peel off the out-layer of drumstick &  potato,cut drumstick into lengthwise pieces & potato into small round-wise pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan,add phutana,when it starts spluttering,add mixed masala,washed drumstick & potato,turmeric powder,salt stir it,then add 1/2 cup water.
• Cover it with a lid & allow it to boil 5-10 min in low flame.
• Open the lid,fry till water evaporated(add oil if required).
• "Drumstick potato fry" is ready to serve.Serve hot with rice/pakhala.

Moong palak dal(Spinach with mung)

INGREDIENTS:

• Moong dal-1 cup .
• Chopped spinach(palak)-3 cup.
• Chopped coriander leaves-1/2 cup.
• Cumin seed-1 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
• Red chilies-2.
• Salt to taste.
• Refined oil-1 tsp.

PREPARATION:

• Wash the moong dal,Pour it into a pressure cooker,add turmeric powder,salt,3 cup water.Close the pressure cooker,Wait till 1 whistle.
• After 1 whistle,switch off the flame,open the pressure cooker,add chopped spinach & coriander leaves into it,stir it.
• Heat a pan,add some refined oil,add red chilies & cumin seeds,when it starts spluttering,add the dal,stir it,let the dal boil for 5 min(if required add some hot water).
• Then serve hot with rice.

Vegetable idli

INGREDIENTS:

• Skinless urad dal-1/2 cup.
• Rice-1 cup.
• Grated carrot-1 medium size.
• Chopped beans-4 to 5.
• Grated cabbage or cauliflower-1/4 cup.
• Chopped coriander leaves-2 tsp.
• Green peas-3 to 4(optional).
• Black pepper powder-1 tsp.
• Eno fruit salt-1 tsp.
• Salt to taste.
• Refined Oil- 2 tsp.

PREPARATION:

Vegetable idli

• Wash & soak the urad dal & rice separately 3-4 hours.Drain & mix it & grind it to make fine paste using very little water(in-case you find that batter is thin ,then you can add sooji to make it thick ).Leave this batter 4-5 hr or overnight for fermentation.
• Add all the vegetables,coriander leaves,black pepper powder,salt,eno into the batter & mix well.
• Grease the idli moulds with refined oil.Pour the spoonful of batter into each moulds.
• Place the idli moulds into the steamer by adding some water in steamer.steam this mixture 10-12 min or till done.Insert a knife,if it come out clean then it done.Keep it 5 min to cool down.
• "Vegetable idli" is ready to serve......Serve hot with coconut chutney. :)