Shukto is
Bengali Mixed Vegetable in Mustard and cumin seeds Gravy is a delightful recipe of mixed vegetables that is cooked in a mustard and cumin seed masala that you can serve along with Bhat or rice and Bengali Mosoor Dal.

Ingredients–

1 Karela (Bitter Gourd/ Pavakkai) , small diced
1 Raw Banana , peeled and diced
1 Potato (Aloo) , peeled and diced
1 Drumstick , cut into 2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon Panch Phoran Masala
1 brinjal cut into dice
2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
2 tsp cumin paste
Salt , to taste
2 teaspoons Mustard oil
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
1 inch Ginger , grated
2 Green Chillies , slit
2 Dry Red Chillies , broken

Method–

Place all the vegetables including karela, raw banana, potato, brinjal drumstick in the pressure cooker, sprinkle a little salt, 1/4 cup of water and cook for 3 to 4 whitles. After 3 to 4 whistles, turn off the heat and let the pressure release immediatlely by placing the cooker under running cold water. Open the lid and keep aside.

Make a paste of 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 2 teaspoon cumin seeds along with 1 ot 2 tablespoons of water.

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

Next, add the turmeric powder, the cumin seed and mustard seed paste, the cooked vegetables, salt . Stir well, add 1/4 cup of water and give the Shukto mixture a brisk boil.

The Shukto will thicken as it is boiling and you can adjust the consistency by adding water. Check the taste and adjust the salt accordingly.

Once done, turn off the heat and serve. immediately. Serve the Shukto along with Bhat , Mosoor Dal and saag a for a delightful meal.