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Westbengal · Lunch

Labra (Vegetable Medley Without Onion-Garlic)

Traditional Recipe 6: Labra recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Potato: 200g, thinly sliced
• Cabbage: 200g, shredded
• Carrot: 100g, cut into thin strips
• Ridge gourd (jhinge): 100g, cut into chunks
• Mustard oil: 15ml
• Nigella seeds: 1 tsp (5g)
• Turmeric powder: 0.5 tsp (1.5g)
• Green chillies: 2, slit
• Salt: to taste
• Water: 200ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Labra

1. Heat mustard oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (160°C).
2. Temper nigella seeds for 20 seconds until they crackle.
3. Add green chillies, cook for 10 seconds.
4. Add potatoes and carrots, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
5. Add turmeric and salt, mix thoroughly.
6. Add water, bring to boil.
7. Add cabbage and ridge gourd. Reduce heat to medium (120°C).
8. Cover partially and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. All vegetables should be tender but retain slight firmness (not mushy).
10. Uncover and cook for 2 more minutes to reduce excess liquid if needed.
11. Serve hot with rice and dal.

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