🇧🇩 Bangladesh recipe
Bhuna Khichuri
Bhuna khichuri elevates the humble rice-and-lentil dish to a rich, celebratory meal. Unlike simple khichdi found elsewhere in South Asia, the Bangladeshi bhuna version is slow-fried with ghee, whole spices, and caramelized onions, creating a deeply savory, almost risotto-like texture. It is the quintessential comfort food served during rainy days, religious festivals, and family gatherings across Bangladesh.
Prep20 mins
Cook55 mins
Serves5
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 0.75 cup moong dal (split mung lentils), washed and dry-roasted
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick (5cm)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 3 green chilies, slit
- 3.5 cups warm water
- Salt to taste
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
- Fat
- 10 g
