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Shifa Score

272

Shukto

Bitter-sweet Bengali vegetable medley.
140

Calories

(kcal)
35

Glycemic

Index
10

Protein

(gms)
8

Fiber

(gms)

Classification

ENTREE

(213)

VEG

(343)

INDIAN

(201)

2.5k
1m
5.1k
1.9k

Description

Shukto is a quintessential Bengali dish with a unique blend of bitter, sweet, and savory flavors. It harmoniously combines vegetables like bitter gourd, eggplant, and potatoes, accented by a creamy mustard seed paste and milk. This dish offers a complex, layered taste profile, symbolizing balance in Bengali cuisine.

Recipe

Ingredients:

Bitter gourd

1

Medium

Eggplant

1

Medium

Raw banana

1

Medium

Potato

1

Medium

Drumsticks

2

Pieces

Ridge gourd

1

Medium

French beans

810

Pieces

Carrot

1

Medium

Green peas

1

Cup

Mustard seeds

1

Teaspoon

Panch phoron

1

Teaspoon

Ginger paste

1

Teaspoon

Turmeric powder

1

Teaspoon

Milk

1

Cup

Water

1

Cup

Ghee

2

Tablespoons

Salt

0

To taste

Sugar

1

Teaspoon

Bay leaf

1

Piece

Green chili

2

Pieces

Preparation steps:

1. Slice bitter gourd, eggplant, and potatoes; soak bitter gourd in salt water for 15 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan; fry dried lentil dumplings (bori) until golden, set aside.
3. Saute panch phoron (Bengali five-spice) in oil; add sliced vegetables.
4. Add turmeric, salt, and sugar; stir well.
5. Pour in a mustard seed paste and ginger paste; mix thoroughly.
6. Add water and simmer until vegetables soften.
7. Stir in milk; cook until creamy consistency.
8. Garnish with fried bori; serve warm.
Shukto

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