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Bengali
Shukto
Recipe: A Heartwarming Durga Puja Delight

35 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
17
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 teaspoonPanch Phoron
2Bay Leaves
1 teaspoonSugar
to tasteSalt
1 tablespoonGhee

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Fry Bitter Gourd

Wash and slice the bitter gourd into thin rounds. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and fry the bitter gourd slices lightly until crisp but not burnt. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside to reduce bitterness while retaining their texture.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Fry Bitter Gourd
8 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare Spice Paste
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Temper and Sauté Vegetables
7 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Cook with Spice Paste
10 Minutes
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