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Shukto Recipe

Bengali
Shukto
Recipe: A Heartwarming Durga Puja Delight

35 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Bengali Shukto is a signature mixed vegetable curry balancing the slight bitterness of karela with the sweetness of root vegetables, all cooked in a fragrant mustard-poppy seed paste. This wholesome dish embodies the festive spirit of Durga Puja, offering a perfect harmony of flavours and textures. The addition of ghee enriches the aroma, making it ideal for a celebratory meal.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 mediumBitter Gourd (Karela) sliced into thin rounds
1 mediumWhite Radish, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 mediumRidge Gourd (Turai) cut into 1-inch cubes
1 mediumSweet Potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 mediumPotato, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 mediumBroad Beans (Sem ki Phalli/Papdi) cut into 1-inch pieces
2Drumsticks, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 mediumEggplant (Brinjal), cut into 1-inch cubes
5 tablespoonsOil
2 tablespoonsPoppy Seeds (Khuskhus/Posto)
1 teaspoonMustard Seeds
1-inch pieceGinger
1 teaspoonSunrise Cumin Powder
1 teaspoonSunrise Shukto Masala
1 teaspoonSunrise Panch Phoron
2Bay Leaves
1 teaspoonSugar
to tasteSalt
1 tablespoonGhee

The mixed vegetable medley is further enhanced by the addition of Sunrise Shukto Masala, providing added depth of flavour to the comforting preparation. Serve ladled on top of steaming rice and a dollop of ghee, for a meal that’s as memorable as it is delicious.