Dalma Recipe
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Dalma is an aromatic traditional curry from Orissa - made from toor dal (pigeon pea) & vegetables . It is also a part of Chappan Bhog served in Jagganath temple, Puri. The USP of this recipe is Paanch Phoran spices ( fennel seeds, cumin seeds , mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds aka Kalonji). Dalma recipe have many variations as well. Dalma is toor dal cooked with vegetables like raw banana, raw papaya, brinjal, pumpkin, elephant's yam etc with dalma spice mix & topped off with aromat tempering of paanch phoran in ghee. Dalma is a perfect combination of health & taste because proteins from dal & vitamins & minerals from vegetables. Dalma tastes best when served with steamed rice.