August 17, 2012
Bhuna Khichuri
We know that Bangladeshi recipes are famous all over the world. Bhuna Khichuri is one of them. Khichuri (also known as khichri in the Indian subcontinent) is a dish
essentially of rice and lentils. There are an infinite varieties of
Khichuri. Bhuna Khichuri is found in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Egypt, and some other countries of the world. But this recipe is not available in the rural areas. Bhuna Khichuri is seen in the hotels and restaurants. So we can say that Bhuna Khichuri is a part of Bangladeshi recipes. The method of preparation is here;
Ingredients:
1 cup moong lentils
2 cups pullao rice
1/3 cup ghee / or cooking oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
3 sticks 2.5 cm piece cinnamon
3 cloves
1 bay leaf
3 green chillies
Salt to taste
1. Roast the moong lentils in a frying pan lightly. Rinse rice and moong lentils together. Drain the water.
2. In a saucepan heat the ghee, put in all ingredients and fry for 2 minutes. Add 5 cups of water, cover and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
3. Serve in a rice dish. Garnish with sliced boiled egg and crisply fried onion.
4. Bhuna khichuri with meat curry, fresh vegetable-salad and sweet and sour aubergine make a good menu.
Makes 4 - 6 servings.
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