Shukto Recipe - Bengali Mixed Vegetable in Mustard and Poppy Seed Gravy

Step 1: To begin making the Shukto Recipe, first prepare all the vegetables and the ingredients and keep aside

Step 2: Place all the vegetables including karela, raw banana, carrot, potato, ridge gourd, drumstick in the pressure cooker, sprinkle a little salt, 1/4 cup of water and cook for 3 to 4 whitles

Step 3: After 3 to 4 whistles, turn off the heat and let the pressure release immediatlely by placing the cooker under running cold water

Step 4: Open the lid and keep aside

Step 5: Make a paste of 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 2 teaspoon of poppy seeds along with 1 ot 2 tablespoons of water

Step 6: Heat mustard oil in a pan, add the ginger, bay leaf, green chillies, red chillies and stir fry for a few seconds

Step 7: Next, add the turmeric powder, the poppy seed and mustard seed paste, the cooked vegetables, milk, salt and sugar

Step 8: Stir well, add 1/4 cup of water and give the Shukto mixture a brisk boil

Step 9: The Shukto will thicken as it is boiling and you can adjust the consistency by adding water or milk

Step 10: Check the taste and adjust the salt accordingly

Step 11: Once done, turn off the heat and serve immediately

Step 12: Serve the Shukto along with Puri, Cholar Dal and Begun Bhaja for a delightful meal