Shukto

Ingredients:

1. 1 - raw plantain (raw banana pieces)
2. 2 - radish (pieces)
3. 1 - potato (pieces)
4. 1 - brinjal (pieces)
5. 1 - bitter gourd (small pieces)
6. 1 ½ - tbsp mustard seeds
7. 1 ½ - tbsp fenugreek seeds
8. 2 - tbsp poppy seeds
9. Salt To Taste
10. Red chilli powder (to taste)
11. 1 tbsp oil

Method:

Soak 1 tbsp each of mustard, poppy, and fenugreek seeds in ½ cup of water for 10 – 15 mins. Blend to make a paste.

In a microwave safe bowl microwave oil at 100% power for 30 secs.

Add ½ tbsp each of mustard, poppy and fenugreek seeds and microwave at 100% power for 2 mins.
Add sliced vegetables and ½ cup of water. Microwave covered for 7 – 8 mins at 100% power.
Add the prepared poppy, mustard and fenugreek paste, salt and pepper stir it.
Microwave covered for 3 – 4 mins at 100% power. wait for 5 mins.
Serve hot with rice.