By Krati Purwar
July 8, 2024
One of the simplest and tastiest dishes from Odia cuisine is Pakhala Bhata, a dish in which rice is fermented before the meal. It is a must-have in humid and hot weather as it keeps the body cool. Here is a quick recipe for you to try out.
1 cup curd 7-8 curry leaves 2 cups cooked rice 3 cups water ½ tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp ginger 2 dry red chillies Salt to taste 1 tbsp oil
After preparing the rice, keep it aside to cool off at room temperature.
Take a deep bowl, preferably an earthen pot, and mix cooked rice and water.
Let the grains ferment overnight. Next morning add curd or buttermilk and keep the pot aside for a few hours.
Prepare the tempering of oil, mustard seeds, red chillies, ginger, and curry leaves.
You can chop the garlic and green chillies and cook them with the tempering.
After mixing the tempering with rice, serve the dish and enjoy.
Image Credit: Chef Madhusmita Sore