Bhuna Khichuri (Bangladesh)

Bhuna Khichuri is a popular comfort food in Bangladesh, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Bhuna Khichuri (Bangladesh)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Bangladeshi Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

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

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 2 piece Green Chili
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cumin Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Coriander Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 2 tablespoon Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves

Instructions

1. Wash the rice and lentils separately.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the onions until golden brown.
3. Add garlic, ginger, and green chili and fry for a minute.
4. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Fry for another minute.
5. Add rice, lentils, salt, and water. Mix well.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes or until the rice and lentils are cooked.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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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.