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A traditional Gujarati winter delicacy, this mixed vegetable curry features five types of tender veggies cooked in a nutty and aromatic masala of peanuts, sesame, and coconut. It's a flavorful, comforting dish perfect with rotis.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Masala Paste
Marinate the Vegetables
Temper and Sauté
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A traditional Gujarati winter delicacy, this mixed vegetable curry features five types of tender veggies cooked in a nutty and aromatic masala of peanuts, sesame, and coconut. It's a flavorful, comforting dish perfect with rotis.
This gujarati recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 488.9 calories per serving with 10.77g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Pressure Cook the Shaak
Garnish and Serve
You can substitute vegetables based on seasonal availability. Other traditional additions include tuvar lilva (fresh pigeon peas), green peas, raw banana, or drumsticks.
If you don't have a pressure cooker, this can be cooked in a heavy-bottomed pan (kadai). Cover and cook on low heat for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. You may need to add a splash more water.
For a slightly different Maharashtrian touch, you can add 1 teaspoon of Goda Masala along with the other powdered spices.
The combination of five different vegetables, especially root vegetables and beans, provides a high amount of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes satiety, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
This dish is a powerhouse of essential nutrients from its diverse ingredients, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, and iron, which contribute to overall health and boost immunity.
The inclusion of peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut provides healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and brain function.
Root vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes offer complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy release throughout the day.
'Panch' means five, 'Kutiyu' refers to the pounded or ground masala, and 'Shaak' means vegetable curry. So, it translates to a curry made with five vegetables and a ground masala.
Yes, it is very healthy. It's packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the diverse range of vegetables. The nuts and seeds provide healthy fats and protein, making it a well-balanced, plant-based dish.
One serving of Panchkutiyu Shaak (approximately 1 cup or 315g) contains around 340-370 calories, depending on the amount of oil used. It's a nutrient-dense dish.
Yes, for a Jain or Satvik version, you can omit the garlic. The dish will still be flavorful due to the other aromatic spices and the nutty masala base.
Absolutely. You can cook it in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai. After sautéing the vegetables, cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if it becomes too dry.
Store any leftover shaak in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.