Authentic Bengali Shukto with Warm Steamed Rice
A traditional, comforting Bengali mixed vegetable dish with a delicate bitter-sweet flavor profile. It features an array of tender vegetables simmered in a rich milk and mustard gravy.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bengali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Lightly fry the bitter gourd slices in mustard oil until golden and set aside.
2
In the same pan, temper the radhuni seeds in the remaining oil until fragrant.
3
Add the firmer vegetables like raw banana, sweet potato, and drumsticks, sautéing for a few minutes.
4
Pour in water, cover, and let the vegetables simmer until half cooked.
5
Stir in the mustard paste, milk, and fried bitter gourd, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
6
Finish with grated coconut and simmer until all vegetables are tender and the gravy is creamy.
Ingredients
1 medium bitter gourd, sliced
1 cup raw banana, cubed
1 cup sweet potato, cubed
1 cup drumsticks, cut into pieces
1 cup broad beans
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp radhuni seeds
1 tbsp mustard paste
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated coconut
Salt to taste
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