Bengali khichuri and its essentials for monsoon


Mosoor Dal Khichuri

Ask any bong and this is the ultimate comfort food when it rains heavily. Along with the deem bhaja or Ilish Mach Bhaja Course.

Moong Daal Khichuri

AKA Bhog’er khichuri, this is actually cooked during any puja. And this recipe can give biryani a run for its money in terms of taste and richness.

Bhuni Khichuri

Its almost like a polao with roasted moong dal and a little bit of chana Dal and fragrance from all the spices and cauliflower

Labra

When we talk about khichuri the side dish that always comes first is Labra. No matter what, this stir-fried mixed vegetable dish will always tops the hierarchy of side dish with khichuri.

Begun bhaja

Portions of brinjal cut into round or long slices and then fried with some spices. The skin is crispy and the flesh is soft and plump. It goes best with Khchuri.

Peyaji

No matter what you call them, these onion fritters are best as a side dish with khichuri or even as a snack for tea in the evening

Ilish mach Bhaja

Monsoons, Khuchuri, Labra, and what else could go better than Ilish Mach Bhaja? No bhaja Bhuji can compete with this fried fish when served with a drizzle of hilsa-flavored oil.

Omelet

Bengalis love to have khicuri with certain must have essentials and Omlett or Dim bhaja is one of them. Omelette with finely chopped onion and kancha lonka kuchi takes things to the next level.

Bandakopir Ghonto

The combination of badhakopir ghonto and khichuri can evoke a strong emotional response for many bengalis. Badhakopir ghonto is a traditional Bengali dish made with cabbage, potatoes, and other spices, while khichuri (or khichdi) is a comforting rice and lentil dish.

Tomato chutney

Sesh pate chutney is something that we can't afford to miss. This classic Bengali sweet chutney made from ripe tomatoes, dates, and lango leather complements our khichuri perfectly.