Delicious Dwitiyaa Ghanta made with 29 vegetables and 10 types of Nuts

Today I had the opportunity to have Dwitiyaa Ghanta being prepared by our friend Dr.Mihir Jena at his residence in Koraput . Accidentally I visited his house at about 11 am today and found that Mihir bhai was busy cutting vegetables along with his family . Looking at the large number of vegetables I asked what for they are been cut . Mihir bhai explained : Dwitiyaa Ghanta is an authentic Odia delicacy. It is one of the most celebrated dish for its aromatic flavours and nutritional values. He made with 29 vegetables (available before winter season) of which OUU-elephant wood apple is the star ingredient and 10 types of nuts . The concept behind such a practice was that as the season changed the vegetables grown in rainy season had to give way for the Winter vegetables . hence all the vegetables of rainy season even a few are collected from the home garden in the past and cooked in a specific manner . I couldnt resist the temptation of having it . Requested for a plate of this Ghanta . Now while I was having Dwitiyaa Ghanta with Rotis at my home , i offered gratitude to Mihir bhai for his excellent cooking . I also thanked the tradition in the Indian Families adding some thing or the other to the routine food all the year round . Thanks you Mihir Bhai ! Its so...Good...