How long does Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)?

200 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 150 grams Potato, 100 grams Sweet Potato, 100 grams Raw Banana, 120 grams Brinjal, 120 grams Cauliflower, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)?

About 275 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)

Name: Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 150 grams Potato, Cubes; 200 grams Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes; 100 grams Sweet Potato, Cubes; 100 grams Raw Banana, Cubes; 120 grams Brinjal, Cubes; 120 grams Cauliflower, Florets; 60 grams Beans, Chopped; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 1 grams Bay Leaves; 1 grams Mustard Seeds; 1 grams Cumin; 1 grams Fennel Seeds; 0.5 grams Fenugreek Seeds; 1 grams Kalonji; 10 grams Ginger Paste; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 30 grams Coconut (Grated); 6 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 10 ml Ghee

55 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min

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Also known as labda, labra tarkari, bhoger labra · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Gluten-free

Labra is a Bengali mixed vegetable side of pumpkin, potato, brinjal and cauliflower in mustard oil with panch phoron and coconut. Mild, serves 4, 55 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Navaratri, Vijayadashami

Ingredients

23 items

4 people

Potato, Cubes150 grams
Yellow Pumpkin, Cubes200 grams
Sweet Potato, Cubes100 grams
Raw Banana, Cubes100 grams
Brinjal, Cubes120 grams
Cauliflower, Florets120 grams
Beans, Chopped60 grams
Mustard Oil3 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Bay Leaves1 grams
Mustard Seeds1 grams
Cumin1 grams
Fennel Seeds1 grams
Fenugreek Seeds0.5 grams
Kalonji1 grams
Ginger Paste10 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Coconut (Grated)30 grams
Green Chilli, Slit6 grams
Ghee10 ml

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	275kcal	1100kcal
Protein	3.8g	15g
Carbohydrate	29g	114g
Fat	17g	70g
Fibre	5.8g	23g
Sugar	7.4g	30g

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Method

1
Peel the potato, pumpkin, sweet potato and raw banana. Cut all the vegetables into 2 cm pieces of about the same size. Keep the brinjal and raw banana pieces in water until you use them.
PotatoYellow PumpkinSweet PotatoRaw BananaBrinjalCauliflowerBeans
2
Heat the mustard oil in a wide kadai on high flame until it smokes lightly, then lower the flame to medium. Drain the brinjal and raw banana, fry them for 5 minutes until light golden and take them out on a plate.
Mustard Oil
3
In the same oil, add the dry red chillies, bay leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds and kalonji. Fry for 30 seconds until they crackle. Add the ginger paste and fry for 1 minute.
Dry Red ChilliBay LeavesMustard SeedsCuminFennel SeedsFenugreek SeedsKalonjiGinger Paste
4
Add the potato and fry for 4 minutes. Add the pumpkin and sweet potato and fry for 3 minutes more.
5
Add the cauliflower and beans, then the turmeric powder, salt and sugar, and mix. Sprinkle 60 ml water, cover and cook on low flame for 12 minutes, stirring gently every 4 minutes, until the vegetables are soft but still hold their shape.
Turmeric PowderSaltSugarWater
6
Add the grated coconut, the fried brinjal and raw banana and the slit green chillies. Mix gently, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Coconut (Grated)Green Chilli
7
Switch off the flame, add the ghee, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with khichuri, or with rice and dal.
Ghee

Before you start

How long does Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)?: 200 grams Yellow Pumpkin, 150 grams Potato, 100 grams Sweet Potato, 100 grams Raw Banana, 120 grams Brinjal, 120 grams Cauliflower, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Labra (Bengali Mixed Vegetables)?: About 275 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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