Shukto (Bengali Mixed Vegetable)
A bitter-sweet Bengali starter dish with mixed vegetables in a milk-based sauce. Traditional lunch opener.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
4
- 1 piece Bitter gourd
- 1 piece Potato
- 1 piece Sweet potato
- 1 piece Drumstick
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Mustard paste
- 1 tsp Panch phoron
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
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1
Fry bitter gourd slices until crispy. Set aside.
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2
Temper panch phoron in ghee.
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3
Add all vegetables with a little water. Cook until tender.
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4
Add milk and mustard paste. Simmer 5 minutes.
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5
Serve as the first course of a Bengali meal.
Nutrition Info
160kcal
Calories
4g
Protein
24g
Carbs
6g
Fat
5g
Fiber