KHICHURI

Bengali Khichuri is very different from the North Indian verity - definitely not a patient's diet! It is more akin to the tehri of Uttar Pradesh.This meal is best enjoyed on a winter afternoon or a rainy day because this food will, without fail, knock you out for a couple of hours! It can also be cooked when you are not in the mood for a 4-5 course meal.Just some fries as accompaniment is sufficient.

KHICHURI

INGREDIENTS:

Rice.......... 1 cup

Moong dal( yellow ).......... 1/2 roasted

Musoor dal.......... 1/2 cup

Onion.......... 2 large, sliced

Ginger.......... 1 tbsp, grated

Tomato.......... 2 large, chopped

Potato.......... 4 large, peeled and halved 

Green peas.......... 1 cup (shelled)

Cauliflower.......... 8-10 florets 

Carrot.......... 1/2 cup (sliced)

Green Cardamon.......... 6

Cloves.......... 4

Cinnamon.......... 2 inch piece

Bay leaves.......... 2

Cumin powder.......... 2 tsp

Turmeric powder.......... 1/2 tsp

Oil.......... 2 tbsp

Ghee.......... 2 tbsp

Salt.......... as per taste

Sugar.......... as per taste

Water.......... 6 cups (same cup used for measuring the rice and dal)

KHICHURI

HOW TO COOK:

• Roast the moong dal till light golden brown.
• Wash the rice, dal and vegetable separately and drain well.
• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or handi.
• In the pan add the garam masala and bay leaves.
• Add the onions and fry till they are soft and transparent.
• Add the ginger and fry for 3-4 minutes more.\
• Add te rice and dal.
• Fry for 3-4 minutes on a low flame.
• Add the turmeric and cumin powder and fry for 3-4 minutes more.
• Add the tomatoes and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the vegetable and fry few minutes more.
• Add 5 cups water, salt and sugar.
• The chillies may be added whole or slit- according to taste.
• Bring to boil on a high flame.
• Cover and let it simmer on a low flame, stirring the content occasionally.
• If required, add more water,1/2 cup at a time.
• If the khichuri is cooked but too watery,remove lid and keep on a low flame till the water dries.
• Garnish with green chillies and fried onions(optional).
• Serve with ghee.

TIPS:

• You can serve Khichuri with potato fry, brinjal fry, fried papad.crispy potato chips, brinjal fry
• If you like, you can add lemon juice when serve it on plate.
• Don't eat Khichuri too much hot, because its not good for health.