Lau/Lauki r Shukto (Bottle gourd in mustard sauce)
This is how it was called by my grand-mother. No, there is no bitter gourd or plantain in this shukto. Shukto is a traditional Bengali dish which is bitter in taste due to bitter gourd added. This is made with bottle gourd or lauki and tastes fantastic. I have used radhuni/wild celery for the flavoring. This is a spice unique in Bengali cuisine. However, if not available methi seeds can be used.
#everydayveg #nogarliconion #shukto
Lau/Lauki r Shukto (Bottle gourd in mustard sauce)
This is how it was called by my grand-mother. No, there is no bitter gourd or plantain in this shukto. Shukto is a traditional Bengali dish which is bitter in taste due to bitter gourd added. This is made with bottle gourd or lauki and tastes fantastic. I have used radhuni/wild celery for the flavoring. This is a spice unique in Bengali cuisine. However, if not available methi seeds can be used.
#everydayveg #nogarliconion #shukto
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Soak both kinds of mustard seeds in water.
- 2
Take a pan. To the pan add ½ tablespoon of oil.
- 3
Once the oil is hot add the radhuni/methi seeds. As the seeds start spluttering add the chopped bottle gourd cubes.
- 4
Grind the soaked mustard seeds with some salt. (Blend the mustard seeds with little salt and leave it for some time. Salt removes the bitterness of mustard seeds)
- 5
Add salt according to taste. Remember you also have some added salt to the mustard.
- 6
Cover and keep cooking the bottle gourd till it becomes mushy.
- 7
Now add the mustard paste and a pinch of turmeric and cook until most of the water dries up.
- 8
Serve with rice
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