Panchkutiyu Shaak | Gujarati Mixed Vegetable
This is the recipe for Panchkutiyu Shaak made with a mix of vegetables like yam/potato, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, brinjal and peas. It is flavoured with a paste made with fresh coriander, coconut, lemon juice, garam masala.
Ingredients
The Vegetables
- 150 gms Purple Yam Substitute: Potato or Yam
- 75 gms Brinjal
- 75 gms Ridge Gourd
- 75 gms Bottle Gourd
- 75 gms Peas
For the Masala
- 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Tightly Packed Cup)
- 1/2 Cup Grated Coconut
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida, Hing
- 8-10 Fried Muthiya See Notes for Recipe
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
The Prep
- Peel and cut the yam into 1" cubes.
- Cut the brinjal into 1" cubes.
- Peel and cut the ridge gourd into 1/4" thick discs. Then cut them in half.
- Peel and cut the bottle gourd into 1" cubes.
Making the Masala
- Gring together the coconut, coriander, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, garam masala, and lemon juice to a thick paste. Use a little water, if required.
Making the Panchkutiyu Shaak
- In a large wok or kadhai, heat the oil.
- Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add the asafoetida and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add all the vegetables.
- Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Add about 1/4 cup water and salt (as required).
- Cover and cook till the vegetables are cooked.
- When the vegetables are almost done, add the masala and muthiyas. If you are using steamed muthiyas add them later.
- Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Serve with rotis.
Notes
- Here are the recipes for steamed muthiyas and fried muthiyas.
- If you are cutting the vegetables in advance, put the yam and brinjal in water till you are ready to use them.