Shukto is a Bengali delicacy served with rice and fish curry and I believe, its actually is a palate cleanser. Bengalis are known for their sweets but what people do not know is, a bitter tasting dish is a part of a their everyday afternoon meal. There has been quite a debate about the origin of Shukto because some say it is Portuguese in origin. They had a similar dish which they cooked with Bitter-gourd or Karela but, when Bengalis cook Shukto, they incorporate lot of summer veggies with karela and bori(dal kisses) . A sweet touch by adding milk and sugar transforms this dish to a different level altogether.
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