Bengali Bhoger Bhuni Khichuri Recipe
This Niramish Bhoger Bhuna Khichuri can give a pulao/pilaf run for money in terms of grandeur and taste. Pair it with Kosha Mangsho or Illish maach for a meal fit for kings
Servings 2 People
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Basmati Rice or Long Grained Jasmine Rice
- 1/4 cup Mung Daal
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Grated Ginger
- 1 Green Chili Finely Chopped
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 2 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Dry roast the Mung Daal till they become a shade darker. Take them out and keep them aside.
- Now, heat oil in the same pan and add Bay Leaves, Cumin Seeds, Grated Ginger and chopped Chilies. Once they become aromatic, add the rice and stir it on medium heat for next 3-4 minutes. Add Turmeric Powder and Bengali Garam Masala Powder and stir.
- Once the rice has become completely fried, add the roasted Mung daal and Water. Season with Salt as per taste.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer till the water has been completely soaked and rice is cooked.
- Serve hot.