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Kolkata, India (BBN) - Bangla Khicdi is a typical dish that is served in Bengal. Made with masoor dal and channa dal this is not only healthy but an extremely tasty dish.
It satisfies your cravings without putting on those extra calories, reports indobase.com.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 Cup rice (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
• 1 Cup masoor dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
• 1 tbsp Channa dal (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 3 Green cardamoms
• 1" Stick cinnamon
• 3 Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 10-12 Tiny onions, peeled
• 10-12 Baby potatoes, washed clean
• 1/2 Cup peas, shelled
• 1 Carrot, diced
• 1 tsp Ginger, grated
• 1 tsp Garlic, grated
• 3-4 Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 5 Cups water
• 4 tbsp Ghee
• Chopped coriander leaves, for garnish
• Curd and chutney, to serve
HOW TO MAKE BANGLA KHICHDI:
• Drain dals and rice in a colander and keep aside.
• Semi crush spices (cardamom, cinnamon and cloves).
• Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a large heavy skillet.
• Add cumin seeds, bayleaf and crushed spices.
• Add ginger, garlic and chilies. Stir-fry for a moment.
• Add onions and potatoes (with skin). Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• Add carrot, peas, turmeric, garam masala and salt.
• Add dals and rice. Gently stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add water.
• Stir, bring to a boil, cover and simmer till done.
• When done, pour remaining ghee and sprinkle coriander leaves.
• Serve piping hot, with curd and chutney.
• Bangla Khichdi is ready.
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