Ingredients

• 2 drumsticks (cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 1 raw banana (skinned, diced and boiled)
• 1 cup - potatoes (diced)
• 1 cup - pumpkin (diced)
• 1 cup - brinjal (diced)
• 1 bitter gourd (diced)
• 1 tsp - fenugreek seeds (methi)
• 1 tbsp - ghee
• 2 tbsp - mustard oil
• 1 tsp - mustard paste
• 1 tsp - sugar
• 1 tsp - garam masala powder
• Salt to taste

How to Make Indian Shukto

• Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
• When the seeds crackle, add the diced bitter gourd, brinjals, pumpkin, boiled bananas, drumsticks and potatoes.
• Stir fry for 4-5 mins. and add water and salt.
• Cover and cook till the vegetables are tender.
• Add the mustard paste, mix well and bring the vegetables to a boil.
• Add ghee and garam masala to the gravy.
• Remove from heat and serve hot.