Shukto
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseBengali Shukto Recipe: A Heartwarming Durga Puja Delight
Shukto
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