A treasure of health in winter, the desi vegetable of bitter gourd, potato and semi, quick recipe

Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 18:18 IST

Bilaspur News: This mixed vegetable of potato, bitter gourd and semi is delicious with both roti and rice. This is the reason why mixed veg is considered an important part of Chhattisgarhi thali during the winter season and people of all ages eat it with great gusto.

Bilaspur. As the winter season approaches, the tradition of desi and nutritious food comes alive again in the rural areas of Chhattisgarh. Traditional dishes made from fresh vegetables growing in the fields and gardens are especially prepared in this season. Mix vegetable of bitter gourd, potato and semi-sweet dish is also included in those dishes, which takes full care of health along with taste. This vegetable, cooked with less spices, mustard seasoning and indigenous methods, works to give energy to the body in winter. From rural families to cities, this vegetable is now becoming the choice of people.

Mix vegetable of bitter gourd, potato and semi is being prepared in the rural kitchens of Chhattisgarh for years. This dish is prepared from locally available vegetables, due to which its freshness and nutrition remains. In villages it is considered a simple but balanced meal.

beneficial for health in cold
Bitter gourd, potato and cm, all three vegetables are rich in nutrients. Bitter gourd keeps digestion healthy, bitter gourd gives warmth and strength to the body while potato is considered a good source of energy. This vegetable strengthens the body from within in the cold season.

This is how desi mix veg vegetable is made

Annu Bande of Bilaspur has told Local 18 the special recipe of making this vegetable. He said that to make mixed veg, first of all the vegetables are cleaned and cut. Apply mustard seasoning in a pan and fry the garlic and onion until they turn golden. Then potatoes, bitter gourd and semi are added and cooked covered with light spices, due to which the natural taste of the vegetable is retained. Then add tomatoes and add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala as per taste, mix and cook well. Then this vegetable is cooked well and ready.

Perfect with both rice and roti
Mix vegetable of bitter gourd, potato and semi-sweet dish tastes delicious with rice and also with roti. This is the reason why this vegetable is considered an important part of Chhattisgarhi thali during winter days and people of all ages like it.