Try this Bhuni Khichuri to give a twist to the flavored festivals

With the rain blessing us now and then and the festive season gripping the soul of the city here is a recipe of Bhuni Khichuri by the famous Chef Rongon Neogi to relish and enjoy the festive together.

BHUNI KHICHURI

Moong Dal –  500 gms

Gobinda Bhog Rice – 500 gms

Cauliflower – few florets

Tomato – 1 pc cut into quarters

Green Peas – 100 gms

Green  chillies –  4 pcs

Ginger 3/4 tsp cut into julienne.

Bay leaf – 2 pcs

Sugar – to taste

Salt – to taste

Turmeric 1 tsp

Kismis (Raisins) – as per individual requirement

Deshi Ghee – 200 gms

Method –

Boil moong dal in a Kara. Soak Gobinda Bhog rice in water for ½ hr. Heat Ghee in a handi, add bay leaves & julienned gingers. Add boiled moong dal & rice stir-fry for 5 mins, then add water, turmeric powder, and again bring to boil. Add tomatoes, cauliflower, green peas, kismis, and green chillies. Add  salt & sugar and mix water gradually  when needed. Stir continuously & add water when needed. In half an hour the khichuri will be ready. Remove from the flame, add ghee, and serve hot with labra, alu dum, beguni accompanied by jalpai chutney followed by payesh to end the meal in sweet mode.