Khichuri is very popular Bengali dish and it’s always being a personal favorite too for me. I am glad I got the chance to learn from a Bengali friend and make this delicious Khichuri at home, I learnt, cooked, clicked and then it was all for us to eat.
PrintBengali Khichuri, Khichuri Bhog
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Bengali Khichuri is a comforting and aromatic dish made with rice, moong daal, and vegetables, perfect for religious festivals and cozy meals.
Ingredients
- Govindobhog or any rice – 1 cup ( I used basmati rice )
- Moong Daal – 1 cup
- Green Peas – ¼ cup
- Potatoes – 2 ( chopped into small pieces )
- Tomato – 1
- Chili Powder – ½ teaspoon
- Turmeric Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Cumin Seeds Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Dry Red Chillis – 2 or you can use green chillies slit into halves
- Bay leaves – 1 or 2
- Ginger Paste – 2 tablespoons
- Cloves – 2- 3
- Cardamoms – 2
- Cinnamom Stick – ½ inch only
- Salt to taste
- Water – 3 cups or ½ litre
- Sugar – ½ teaspoon
- Ghee – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Dry roast the moong daal in a non-stick kadai for a few seconds until you smell the aroma and the color changes to light brown.
- Sprinkle some water over the dry roasted daal and set aside.
- In the same kadai, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, and green chilies. Sauté until the cumin seeds splutter.
- Add the chopped potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped tomato, green peas, chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the roasted moong daal and rice to the kadai. Mix well with the spices and vegetables.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice and daal are cooked and the mixture reaches a thick consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of ghee if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use Govindobhog rice if available. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of green chilies. This dish can be served with a side of yogurt or pickles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
When do you add the turmeric powder?
Darun…