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Bhubaneswar Rara Bajra Kurma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhubaneswar Rara Bajra Kurma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhubaneswar cooking — Bhubaneswar Rara Bajra Kurma brings a rara touch with a classic kurma finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Pearl Millet (Bajra)1 cup

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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