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Panchkutiyu Shak

Panchkutiyu Shaak

Panchkutiyu Shaak, meaning "a curry of five vegetables," is a mixed vegetable curry, similar in concept to Undhiyu but simpler to make. It typically includes a mix of seasonal vegetables like valor papdi, green peas, potatoes, eggplant, and yam, cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

● A mix of 5 vegetables (about 2 cups total), such as:
  • ○ Valor Papdi Tindora, Potatoes, Baby Eggplant, Sweet Potato, Green Peas, Yam
  • 2 large tomatoes pureed
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida hing
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic-chili paste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander-cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped fresh coriander for garnish

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker or large, heavy-bottomed pot
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker or pot. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  3. When they pop, add asafoetida and the ginger-garlic-chili paste. Sauté for a minute.
  4. Pour in the tomato puree and cook until it thickens and oil starts to separate.
  5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander-cumin powder. Mix well.
  6. Add all the chopped vegetables, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and salt. Stir to coat
  7. the vegetables with the masala.
  8. Add about 1 cup of water.
  9. Cover and cook until all vegetables are tender. In a pressure cooker, this will take about
  10. 2-3 whistles.
  11. Once cooked, open the lid, add the garam masala, and mix gently.
  12. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Notes

● You can use any combination of 5 or more vegetables you have on hand.
● The peanuts and sesame seeds add a lovely nutty flavour and texture to the curry.
● Adjust the cooking time based on the vegetables used; harder vegetables like yam and
potato take longer to cook.