Tripura Shukto

Bitter vegetable medley adapted in Tripura. Bengali classic with local bitter gourd and drumstick.

Time 40 min · Serves 9 · 58 kcal · Bengali-Tripuri, Multiple States

Ingredients

Garnish

• Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)

Main

• Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
• salt (optional) (whole)
• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
• karela — 100 g (chopped)
• Tomato — 2 piece (chopped)
• onion — 2 piece (chopped)
• Drumstick — 100 g (chopped)

Tempering

• oil — 2 tbsp (whole)

Method

1. Wash and prepare all ingredients for Tripura Shukto. Chop vegetables, marinate protein if needed.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy-bottomed pan. Add tempering spices — let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for a minute until raw smell disappears.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the masala.
6. Add dry spice powders — turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder. Mix well.
7. Add the main ingredient. Mix well and coat with masala.
8. Add water as needed. Cover and cook on medium flame until done.
9. Adjust salt and spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Common questions

Tripura Shukto ko English mein kya kehte hain?

त्रिपुरा शुक्तो ko English mein Tripura Shukto likhte hain.

Ek plate Tripura Shukto mein kitni calories hoti hain?

58 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

40 min lagta hai — 15 min taiyari, 25 min pakana.

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