Ilish macher matha 1, (cut into – 2 pieces), Pumpkin (cut into big cube) –, Mustard oil – 4 table spoons, Panch phoron-1/2 t spoon (It comprises mouri (fennel seeds), methi (fenugreek seeds), kaalo jeere (black cumin seeds), zeera(cumin seeds), and a typically Bengali spice, called radhuni), Whole red chili –, Ginger grated-, Taro peeled and chopped –, Malabar spinach or pui shaak – 2 bunch, (stem and leaves are separated), Salt to taste, Sugar -1/4, Turmeric powder –, cumin powder-1/2