Bengali Shukto

Bengali Shukto

Traditional Bengali Shukto - Perfect for a Homely Meal Made with Tata Simply Better Cold-pressed Mustard Oil!
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    Prep Time
    25 Minutes
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    Cook Time
    30 Minutes
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    Serving
    3 People
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Ingredients

  • Bitter gourd (Karela) - 1 small
  • Bengali badi - 8-9 pieces
  • Potato - 1 medium
  • Brinjal (Eggplant) - 1 small
  • Raw banana (Plantain) - 1
  • Drumsticks - 1 or 2
  • Beans - 100 grams
  • Panch poran (Bengali five-spice mix) - 1 tsp
  • Bay leaves - 2
  • Dried red chilli - 2-3
  • Ginger paste - 1 tbsp
  • Milk - ½ cup
  • Tata Simply Better Cold-pressed Mustard Oil - as required
  • Salt and sugar - to taste
  • Ground spices: Cumin and mustard seeds - 1 tsp each
  • Haldi - 1 teaspoon
  • Paste of poppy seeds

Instructions

Preparation:

Clean and cut all the vegetables into long strips.

Cooking Vegetables:

  • Heat Tata Simply Better Cold-pressed Mustard Oil in a pan.
  • Fry the Bengali badi, bitter gourd, brinjal, potato, and raw banana separately; keep aside.
  • In the same oil, add panch phoron, bay leaves, and dried red chilli. Fry for a few seconds.
  • Add all the other vegetables, including carrots and beans.
  • Cook briefly and add the rest of the prepared vegetables.
  • Stir and cover to cook on low heat.
  • Add ginger paste, poppy seed paste. Sprinkle water if needed.
  • Add salt, haldi powder, and sugar to taste.

Finishing:

Add milk and simmer for a few minutes until the vegetables are cooked but not mushy.

Serving:

Serve hot with rice.
Shukto is usually enjoyed as a first course in a traditional Bengali meal.

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