Abadha Recipe

About this recipe

Abadha is a traditional Odia temple-style meal, prepared with simplicity and devotion, featuring a harmonious blend of rice, dal, vegetables, and spices. Served as part of temple offerings, it captures the essence of purity and authentic flavors of Odisha. This meal is wholesome, nutritious, and deeply satisfying. Make family meals stress free with AnyFeast — a family meal planner built for Indian kitchens and busy schedules.

Ingredients

• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 200 ml Ghee
• - Dry Red Chillies
• loose Ginger
• 1 kg Yellow Moong Dal
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 100 g Tej Patta

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the rice and moong dal thoroughly. Soak the rice for 10 minutes and keep the dal aside.
2. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a large pot, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, and dry red chilies. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. 3. Add the moong dal to the pot, stir, and dry roast it for 3 minutes until it emits a nutty aroma.
4. 4. Add the soaked rice to the pot along with 5 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
5. 5. Lower the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let the rice and dal cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
6. 6. While the rice and dal are cooking, prepare the vegetables by washing, peeling, and chopping them into medium-sized pieces.
7. 7. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee, add the chopped vegetables, and sauté for 5 minutes.
8. 8. Add the sautéed vegetables to the rice and dal mixture, stir well, and cook for 5 more minutes until the vegetables are tender.
9. 9. Prepare the tempering by heating 1 tablespoon of ghee in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and grated ginger. Let it sizzle for 1 minute.
10. 10. Pour the tempering over the cooked Abadha, mix gently, and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.