Bengali

Shukto with Bitter Gourd

Name: Shukto with Bitter Gourd
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd, sliced; 1 potato, cubed; 1 brinjal, cubed; 1 cup pumpkin, cubed; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 green chili, slit; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 cup water; salt to taste

A traditional Bengali vegetable curry made with bitter gourd and a variety of vegetables.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

In a pan, add water and bring to a boil.
Add all vegetables, onions, tomatoes, and green chilies.
Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala.
Simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and serve as a side dish.

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