What is Puri Temple Dalma?

Puri Temple Dalma is a traditional vegetarian dish from Odisha, India. It is known for its authentic regional flavors and is a staple of Odisha cuisine.

How long does it take to cook Puri Temple Dalma?

Puri Temple Dalma takes approximately 40 mins to cook, plus about 15 minutes of preparation time. The difficulty level is Easy.

What are the main ingredients in Puri Temple Dalma?

The main ingredients in Puri Temple Dalma include: Toor dal, Mixed vegetables, Grated coconut, Panch phoron.

Vegetarian📍 Odisha

Puri Temple Dalma

Name: Puri Temple Dalma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Odisha Indian
Ingredients: 1cup Toor dal; 2cup Mixed vegetables (raw banana, pumpkin, papaya); 3tbsp Grated coconut; 1tsp Panch phoron

An authentic vegetarian recipe from Odisha, India — with exact measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Prep

15 mins

Cook

40 mins

Serves

4 servings

Difficulty

Easy

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The Story Behind the Dish

Puri Temple Dalma is a treasured vegetarian dish from Odisha, India — a reflection of the region's ingredients, climate, and culinary traditions passed down through generations.

DRAFT — pending editorial verification. Dalma is central to the Mahaprasad of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, cooked without onion or garlic in the sattvik temple tradition.

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Cooking Instructions

Pressure-cook toor dal with the mixed vegetables and turmeric until soft.
Temper ghee with panch phoron, dry red chilli and grated coconut.
Pour the tempering into the dal-vegetable mix (no onion or garlic, as per temple tradition).
Simmer briefly and finish with roasted cumin powder.

Cook

40 mins

Serves

4 servings

Level

Easy

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