Labra
Veg
Vegan
Labra is a traditional Bengali mixed vegetable dish with a unique blend of spices and panch phoron. It is often served as a side with rice or khichuri.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | potato, diced |
| 1 cup | eggplant, diced |
| 1 cup | pumpkin, diced |
| 1 cup | radish, diced |
| 1 cup | green beans, chopped |
| 1 cup | cauliflower florets |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | panch phoron (Bengali five spice) |
| 2 pieces | dried red chilies |
| 0.5 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | salt to taste |
| 0.5 teaspoon | sugar |
| 1 cup | water |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke lightly.
- 2 Add panch phoron and dried red chilies to the hot oil and let them splutter.
- 3 Add the diced potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 4 Add the eggplant, pumpkin, radish, green beans, and cauliflower to the pan.
- 5 Stir in turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- 6 Mix well and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 7 Add water and sugar, then cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 8 Remove the lid and increase the heat to evaporate any excess water, if necessary.
- 9 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For enhanced flavor, ensure the mustard oil is properly heated before adding spices to release their aroma.