Shukto Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Shukto is a traditional Bengali dish made with a combination of bitter and sweet flavors. It is a medley of vegetables like bitter gourd, raw banana, drumsticks, and more, cooked in a mildly spiced mustard and poppy seed paste. The dish is known for its unique taste and is often served as a starter or a side dish in Bengali cuisine.

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Ingredients for Shukto Recipe

  • 1/2 Bitter Gourds, Sliced
  • 1/2 Raw Bananas, Chopped
  • 1/2 piece Drumsticks, Cut Into S
  • 1/4 Potato, Diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon Mustard And Poppy Seeds Paste
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • as per your need Oil For Cooking

Directions: Shukto Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard and poppy seeds paste.
  • STEP 2.Add the vegetables and cook until they are tender.
  • STEP 3.Add milk, sugar, and salt to taste. Simmer for a few minutes and serve hot.

Cooking Tips

  • You can add a pinch of turmeric powder for a vibrant color.
  • Garnish with fried bitter gourd slices for added crunchiness.

Storage and Serving

  • Shukto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice or as a side dish with roti or paratha.
Nutrition
value
118
calories per serving
3 g Fat3 g Protein19 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    3g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    19g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    19g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    3g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    205mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    3169mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    42mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    36mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    70mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    102mg
  • Selenium
    13mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp