Spiced Ridge Gourd & Chicken Harmony Stew Recipe

About this recipe

A hearty and traditional Odia dish combining ridge gourd, chicken, lentils, and panch phoran spices for a flavorful and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• - Chicken Breast
• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• 500 g Toor Dal
• 500 ml Water
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Garlic
• 250g Coriander
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat mustard oil in a large pot. Add panch phoran and let it splutter.
2. Step 2: Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add the chicken cubes and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and slit green chilies. Mix well.
5. Step 5: Add toor dal, ridge gourd, drumsticks, and salt. Pour in 500 ml of water.
6. Step 6: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the dal is cooked and the chicken is tender.
7. Step 7: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve warm.