Labra

Labra

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. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke lightly.
  2. 2 Add panch phoron and dried red chilies to the hot oil and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add the diced potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4 Add the eggplant, pumpkin, radish, green beans, and cauliflower to the pan.
  5. 5 Stir in turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  6. 6 Mix well and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  7. 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. 8 Remove the lid and increase the heat to evaporate any excess water, if necessary.
  9. 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.