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Bhuna Khichuri

雨の日のご馳走!豆とお米の黄金スパイス炊き込みご飯

Spice 2 Cooking difficulty: MediumVegetarian, Gluten-free
Rice Dish

Description

Unlike Indian soupy Khichdi, the Bangladeshi 'Bhuna Khichuri' is a rich, fluffy, dry pilaf made by frying aromatic Chinigura rice, roasted mung beans, and spices.

Restaurants serving Bhuna Khichuri

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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.

Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Dry-roast mung beans.
  2. Fry Chinigura rice and beans with spices and ghee (Bhuna).
  3. Cook with minimal water until fluffy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips

Key spices

TurmericGhee

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Japanese rice (firm), Split mung beans

Pairing

Beef Bhuna / Eggplant Bhorta

Trivia

In India, Khichdi is 'porridge for the sick', but BD's Bhuna Khichuri is a ghee-laden 'feast pilaf for weekends'.

Eating tips & etiquette

During the monsoon, staying indoors and eating this hot Khichuri with meat curry is a Bangladeshi's greatest happiness.

Allergen

Dairy, Soy

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