Description
Bengali Khichuri is a comforting and aromatic dish made with rice, moong daal, and vegetables, perfect for religious festivals and cozy meals.
Ingredients
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- Govindobhog or any rice - 1 cup ( I used basmati rice )
- Moong Daal - 1 cup
- Green Peas - 1/4 cup
- Potatoes - 2 ( chopped into small pieces )
- Tomato - 1
- Chili Powder - 1/2 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 - 1/2 inch only
- Salt to taste
- Water - 3 cups or 1/2 litre
- Sugar - 1/2 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