Odia Dalma Lentil Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 140 g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 small potato, cubed
• 1 carrot, cubed
• 150 g pumpkin, cubed
• 100 g green beans, cut short
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 dried red chile
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 600 ml vegetable stock or water
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 cups steamed rice or millet, for serving

Steps

1. Rinse the red lentils until the water runs mostly clear and cut all vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
2. Combine lentils, potato, carrot, pumpkin, beans, tomato, turmeric, and stock in a pot and bring to a boil.
3. Lower to a steady simmer and cook uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and vegetables are tender.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small pan; sizzle mustard seeds and dried chile for 30 seconds without burning them.
5. Pour the hot tempering into the stew, add ground cumin and salt, and simmer for 2 more minutes.
6. Finish with cilantro and serve the dalma with steamed rice or millet.

Allergen note: Contains mustard. Check spice blend labels for allergens.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.