Tropical Odia Pakhala With Creamy Dalma Harmony Recipe

About this recipe

A traditional Odia dish featuring fermented rice (Pakhala) paired with a nutrient-rich coconut-paneer Dalma, balanced with spices and aromatic flavors.

Ingredients

• 500 G Ridge Gourd/Jhinge Tori(500Gm)
• - Red Chilli
• 250g Green Chilli
• 500 ml Water
• 400 g Curd
• 200 g Paneer
• - Grated Coconut
• 500 g Rice
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Coriander
• 10G Salt
• 1 pack (100 g) Zoff Panch Phoran Whole

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the Pakhala by soaking the cooked rice in water with curd. Adjust salt as needed. Leave it to ferment for 4-6 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add panch phoran and let it splutter.
3. Step 3: Add grated ginger, green chilies, turmeric powder, and red chili powder to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Add boiled chana dal, drumsticks, and ridge gourd to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in the cubed paneer and grated coconut. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the flavors meld together.
6. Step 6: Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve the coconut-paneer Dalma alongside fermented rice (Pakhala).