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title: Bhuna Khichuri (Bengali Roasted Rice and Lentil Porridge)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/bhuna-khichuri
---

Gather @white rice{200%g}, @green pea{100%g}, @cinnamon stick{1}, @green cardamom pod{4} and @ground turmeric{1%tsp}.

Dry-roast the @moong dal{150%g} in the empty pot over medium heat, stirring, until it turns a shade darker and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Tip the roasted dal into a bowl and rinse the rice; set both aside.

Heat the @mustard oil{3%tbsp} in the same pot until it stops smoking, then crackle the @bay leaf{2%leaf}, cinnamon, cardamom and @cumin seed{1%tsp}.

Add the @onion{1}, @garlic{4%clove}, @ginger{20%g} and @green chili{3}; soften for 3 minutes, then stir in the turmeric and @potato{2}.

Add the roasted dal and rice, stirring for 2 minutes so every grain is coated in spiced oil.

Pour in 900 ml hot water, bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rice and dal collapse into a soft, loose porridge, 20–25 minutes. Stir in the peas for the last 5 minutes. ~{25%minutes}

Stir in the @ghee{2%tbsp}, adjust @salt{}, and rest covered 5 minutes before serving, ideally with a fried egg or fish fry on the side. ~{5%minutes}