Bhuna Khichuri (Bengali Khichuri)
Bhuna khichuri is the festive, dry-roasted cousin of everyday Bengali khichuri. Where a weekday khichuri is soft and porridge-like, bhuna khichuri is fried in ghee with whole spices before it simmers, so the rice and moong dal stay distinct and fragrant rather than mushy. It’s the dish Bengali households cook for Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, … Read more