Bhuna khichuri recipe

A comforting and flavorful one-pot Bengali delight.

45 minmedium12 ingredients

Ingredients

• 250 g rice
• 100 g moong dal
• 2 onions
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 4 garlic
• 2 green chili
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 50 g ghee
• 1 tsp salt
• 1000 ml water

How to make Bhuna khichuri

1. Rinse 100 g of rice and 100 g of moong dal together under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a pot, heat 50 g of ghee over medium heat until melted and hot, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add 1 sliced onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until it turns golden brown.
4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add 1 chopped green chili to the pot and cook for an additional minute to enhance the flavor.
6. Stir in 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 2 bay leaves; cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
7. Add the rinsed rice and moong dal to the pot, and then pour in 1.5 liters of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
9. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice and dal are cooked through and the water is absorbed; check for doneness.
10. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
11. Serve warm in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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