Name: Bhuna Khichuri
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 cup split yellow lentils ((moong dal)); 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 tomatoes (chopped); 2 green chilies (chopped); 1 inch ginger (grated); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; Salt (to taste); 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons ghee ((clarified butter)); Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

Bhuna Khichuri

Bhuna Khichuri is a popular Bengali dish made with rice, lentils, and a variety of spices. It is a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal that is often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup split yellow lentils (moong dal)
1 onion finely chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
2 green chilies chopped
1 inch ginger grated
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
3 cups water
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

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Instructions

Wash the rice and lentils together and soak them in water for 30 minutes. Then, drain and set aside.
Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Add the drained rice and lentils to the pot and mix everything together.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice and lentils are cooked.
Check for seasoning and adjust if needed.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 60g (20%)Protein: 11g (22%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mg (6%)Sodium: 98mg (4%)Potassium: 517mg (15%)Fiber: 10g (42%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 603IU (12%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 58mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword lentil, rice

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