Ou khata is a superb dish mainly prepared in Oriya house holds. It is cheap and easy to prepare. Ou is a fruit which is not recognised by most Indians. But the item that I elaborate here is definitely a tasty one. Sure to try it.
Ingredients
- Ou - 1 full
- Sugar or Jaggery - 1/2 cup
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Panch Phutan -1 tsp (A mix of cumin, mustard, fenugreek, fennel and kalonji in equal proportion)
- Cumin (Jeera) - 1 tsp
- Whole Red chilly - 2 pieces
- Oil - 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste
Process
First remove the petals of the Ou. Cut the petals into thinner pieces. Just slightly half smash the pieces so that the pieces do not become further smaller pieces.
Put a pan on the stove the add cumin and one whole red chilly to the pan. Roast for sometime. Take it out then grind and make powder.
Again put the pan on the stove then add oil. As the oil become hot add panch phutan. Then after few seconds add remaining one whole red chilly (may be broken to 2/3 pieces).
After the mixture becomes brown add ou to the pan. Add turmeric powder and salt to taste. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add one and half cup of water. Cover with lid and wait till it boil(approximately 3 to 4 minutes). Add sugar or Jaggery. Again let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the powder already prepared from cummin and one whole red chilly. Take it out after one minute.
Serve hot or cold with rice or roti(bread). It tastes good in both ways.
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