Odisha-Style Steamed Vegetable Pitha With Ridge Gourd Chutney Recipe

About this recipe

A traditional Odia-inspired steamed rice pitha stuffed with a spiced lentil and vegetable filling, served with a refreshing ridge gourd chutney. This dish is light, flavorful, and perfect for a weight-loss diet.

Ingredients

• - Grated Coconut
• - Mustard Seeds
• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Coriander
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 10G Salt
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• - Red Chilli
• 20G Curry Leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Drain the soaked rice and grind into a smooth batter using minimal water. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Drain the soaked moong dal and coarsely grind it. Combine it with turmeric powder, grated coconut, green chilies, and ginger. Add salt to taste and mix well.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 teaspoon of mustard oil in a pan. Add panch phoran and let it splutter. Add moong dal mixture and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Step 4: Grease small bowls or ramekins with mustard oil. Pour a thin layer of rice batter into each bowl, add a layer of the moong dal mixture, and top with another thin layer of rice batter. Steam the bowls in a steamer or idli cooker for 15-20 minutes until set.
5. Step 5: For the ridge gourd chutney, heat 1 teaspoon of mustard oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, dry red chili, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds, then add the chopped ridge gourd and cook until soft. Blend the cooked ridge gourd with salt to taste and a few coriander leaves into a smooth chutney.
6. Step 6: Carefully unmold the steamed pithas and serve hot with the ridge gourd chutney.