Labra

Labra is a Bengali Pujo recipe with clear quantities, timings and a home-kitchen method.

Ingredients

• 200 g pumpkin, 1 potato, 1 sweet potato, 1 small brinjal, 1 small radish, 150 g cauliflower (all cut into 1-inch pieces)
• a handful of spinach
• 2 tbsp mustard oil or ghee
• 1 tsp panch phoron
• 2 dried red chillies
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• ½ tsp turmeric
• salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp ghee to finish

Method

1. Temper the panch phoron and chillies in the oil.
2. Add the harder vegetables first, then the softer ones.
3. Add the ginger, turmeric, salt and sugar.
4. Add the water and cook covered until just soft and slightly mashed.
5. Fold in the spinach and finish with ghee.

Bhog and dietary note

For bhog, use no onion or garlic. Check allergens and dietary needs before serving; ghee and dairy are used where listed.