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
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1 cup | Potato , diced |
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1 cup | Eggplant , diced |
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1 cup | Pumpkin , diced |
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1 cup | Radish , diced |
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1 cup | Green Bean , chopped |
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1 cup | Cauliflower , florets |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Panch Phoron |
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2 pieces | Red Chili , dried |
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0.5 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt , to taste |
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0.5 teaspoon | Sugar |
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1 cup | Water |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , 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.