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Bengali Labra Torkari (লাবড়া তরকারি)
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20 min
Prep Time
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45 min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg)
Healthy Diet
What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
250 gram
250g Pumpkin (কুমড়া)
200 gram
200g Brinjal (বেগুন)
150 gram
150g Potato (আলু)
100 gram
100g Radish (শালগম)
150 gram
150g Spinach or Fenugreek leaves (পালং শাক/মেথি পাতা)
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Panch Phoron (পঞ্চফোরন)
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Mustard Seeds (সরিষা দানা)
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Cumin Seeds (জিরা দানা)
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01
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel pumpkin, brinjal, potato, and radish. Cut into bite‑size cubes. Tear leafy greens into small pieces. Slice onion thinly, mince ginger garlic paste, and slice green...
02
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Measure spices: panch phoron, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Keep all ingredients ready for quick access.
03
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing Aromatics & Foundation
Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a heavy‑bottomed pot over medium flame. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and 1 tsp panch phoron. Wait until the seeds crackle and the oil begins to separate.
04
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing Aromatics & Foundation
Add sliced onion, ginger garlic paste, and green chili. Sauté on medium flame for 3 minutes until onion turns translucent and a faint golden hue appears, indicating the aromatics are ready.
05
Step
Phase 3: Cooking Main Produce & Simmering
Introduce pumpkin, brinjal, potato, and radish cubes to the pot. Stir to coat all pieces with the tempered oil and spices. Sprinkle 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp red chili powder,...
06
Step
Phase 3: Cooking Main Produce & Simmering
Pour in 1 cup water, just enough to cover the vegetables halfway. Cover the pot, reduce flame to low, and simmer for 25 minutes until the root vegetables are fork‑tender and the flavors meld.
07
Step
Phase 3: Cooking Main Produce & Simmering
Add leafy greens, stir gently, cover again, and cook on low flame for an additional 5 minutes until the greens wilt but retain their green color.
08
Step
Phase 4: Finishing, Garnishing & Resting
Turn off the flame. Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves over the stew. Let it rest covered for 3 minutes to allow the aromas to settle.
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Per Serving · FSSAI Schedule II
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 200g)
406 kcal
Energy / ऊर्जा · 1699 kJ
20% % Adult RDA*
4.6g
Protein
43.7g
Carbohydrates
23.7g
Total Fat
Dietary Fiber 4.5g
Total Sugars 28.2g
Sodium 364mg
Potassium 680mg
*Percent Daily Values (% RDA) based on 2,000 kcal diet (ICMR-NIN 2020 / FSSAI). Verified via reference nutrition databases.
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