Name: Chhena Tarkari
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: odia
Ingredients: 1.5 l full fat milk (Yields approximately 250g of chhena); 2 tbsp lemon juice (Or white vinegar, for curdling); 80 ml mustard oil (About 1/3 cup, for frying and cooking); 250 g onion (About 2 medium, finely chopped); 350 g tomato (About 3 medium, pureed); 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 2 pcs green chili (Slit lengthwise); 1 pcs bay leaf; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 3 pcs green cardamom (Slightly crushed); 4 pcs clove; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder (Adjust to taste); 1.5 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 0.75 tsp garam masala; 1.25 tsp salt (Adjust to taste); 0.5 tsp sugar (Optional, to balance flavors); 1.5 cup water (Use warm water for best results); 2 tbsp coriander leaves (Freshly chopped, for garnish)