Chingudi Pithe With Coconut-Mustard Curry Recipe

About this recipe

A unique twist on Odia cuisine featuring rice flour dumplings stuffed with prawns, served with a rich coconut-mustard curry.

Ingredients

• 500 g Prawns
• 1 piece Coconut
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Garlic
• 500 Gms Rice Flour
• 500 ml Water
• - Mustard Seeds
• 10G Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the rice flour dough. Boil water with a pinch of salt, then gradually add rice flour while stirring until it forms a smooth dough. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Step 2: Make the stuffing. Heat 1 tablespoon mustard oil in a pan. Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and cleaned prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes with turmeric and salt, then set aside.
3. Step 3: Form dumplings. Take small portions of dough, flatten into discs, and add prawn stuffing in the center. Seal to form dumplings (pithe).
4. Step 4: Steam the dumplings. Place dumplings in a steamer and cook for 10-12 minutes until firm.
5. Step 5: Prepare mustard-coconut curry. Grind soaked mustard seeds with grated coconut and green chilies to a smooth paste. Heat 2 tablespoons mustard oil in a pan, add panch phoran, and drumsticks. Sauté briefly.
6. Step 6: Add mustard-coconut paste, 1.5 cups water, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until drumsticks are tender.
7. Step 7: Serve. Place steamed dumplings in a serving bowl and pour the hot curry over them. Garnish with fresh cilantro.