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Machha Ghanta

Machha Ghanta

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Machha Ghanta is a celebratory and nutritionally complex mixed vegetable and fish head medley from Odisha, often prepared during the Durga Puja festival. It features a grand union of seasonal vegetables like pumpkin, yam, and pointed gourd, simmered with fried fish head and soaked chana dal. This dish is a masterclass in slow-cooking, where the flavors of the ocean meld with the sweetness of forest vegetables. The aroma of roasted panch phoron and ginger-garlic defines its festive character. It is a hearty, semi-dry preparation that represents the abundance of harvest and the spirit of community sharing.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

1 large Fish Head (Rohu or Katla)
1 cup Soaked Chana Dal
2 cups Mixed vegetables (Pumpkin, Potato, Yam, Brinjal)
2 large Onions, sliced
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
1 tsp Panch Phoron
2 Bay leaves
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Roasted Cumin-Chili powder
Mustard oil for frying
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Frying the fish head until it is extremely crispy is the absolute secret to removing any fishy odor.
  • Using 'Panch Phoron' provides a high-end complexity that defines the authentic Odia taste.
  • Breaking the fish head into smaller bits allows the savory juices to penetrate the vegetables and dal.

Nutritional Information(Per 250g)

Calories

380 kcal

Protein

22g

Fat

18g

Carbs

28g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.