Aoria Special Dalma Recipe (Aoria Dal & Tarkari)

Step 1: To begin making the Oriya Special Dalma Recipe (Oriya Dal & Tarkari), soak the toor dal for 4-5 hours in water

Step 2: Wash the vegetables and cut all in medium pieces of equal sizes

Step 3: Add the soaked dal, 3 cups of water, the cut vegetables along with salt and turmeric into the pressure cooker and cook until you hear a couple of whistles

Step 4: After a couple of whistles, turn the heat to low for a couple of more minutes and then turn off the heat

Step 5: Allow the pressure to release naturally from the cooker

Step 6: Once released, open the cooker, add the red chili powder, cinnamon powder, salt, panch phoran and a pinch of sugar

Step 7: Stir well and adjust the spices to suit your taste

Step 8: Bring the dal to a light simmer while we proceed to make the tadka (seasoning)Heat ghee in a small tadka pan; add the red chili and fennel seeds and allow them to roast

Step 9: Once roasted, turn off the heat

Step 10: Pour the seasoning into the simmering Oriya dalma and stir

Step 11: Finally stir in the coriander leaves and turn off the heat

Step 12: Cover the Dalma with a lid and let it rest for 5 minutes till the flavor infuses properly

Step 13: Garnish with shredded coconut and chopped coriander leaves and serve

Step 14: Serve the Oriya Special Dalma Recipe along with  bowl of steamed rice, topped with ghee for a one dish weeknight dinner or simply a wholesome lunch