Bhuna Khichuri

Bhuna Khichuri is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, especially during festivals and celebrations. It is known for its comforting flavors and is often enjoyed with a side of yogurt or papad.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 21.

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Bhuna Khichuri

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
• 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (Carrots, Peas, Cauliflower)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 2 1 Green Chili (slit)
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• 1 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 1 3 Cloves
• 1 2 Cardamom Pods
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Water
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Wash the rice and dal together, and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods). Fry for a minute.
3. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Cook for a minute.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
6. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
7. Add the mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Drain the soaked rice and dal, and add them to the pressure cooker. Mix well.
9. Add water and close the pressure cooker with the lid.
10. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the rice and dal are cooked.
11. Let the pressure release naturally and then open the cooker.
12. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice.
13. Serve hot with raita or pickle.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.