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Team AckoFeb 8, 2024
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This is a famous dish of Jharkhand and is seasonal as well. It is commonly found in the forests of Bundu, Tamar and Pithora and is picked up by the tribal women of Jharkhand.It makes up a sumptuous dish and is very healthy.

Contents
500 gms rugra cleaned and washed, 2 tbsp oil, 2 chopped onion, 1 tbs ginger garlic paste, salt to taste, 2 tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp sugar, 2 chopped green chilies, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tbsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 2 whole cardamom, 1 cup tomato puree, 2 cups water
1. Take a heavy bottom pan and heat oil in it. Add rugda and fry them till they turn brown in color.
2. Keep them aside when fried and then add little oil in a pan.
3. Add bayleaf, cinnamon stick, clove, and whole cardamom.
4. Then add onions and red chilli powder. Saute till the onions turn translucent.
5. Now, add ginger garlic paste and chopped green chilies and saute for 2 minutes.
6. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander powder and saute for 2 minutes.
7. Add water and bring it to a boil. Lower the flame and add rugda to the water.
8. Cover the pan and let the rugda simmer for an hour on low flame.
9. Once the rugda is done, then add tomato puree, sugar, salt and garam masala powder.
10. Cook for another 5 minutes and then pour into a serving bowl.
Serve it hot with chapati and rice.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.
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