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Balasore Festival Turai Kali Mirch
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Balasore Festival Turai Kali Mirch

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Balasore cooking — Balasore Festival Turai Kali Mirch brings a kali mirch touch with a classic sukka finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Black Pepper1.5 tsp, crushed
  • Bottle Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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