Authentic Bengali Khichuri & Labra Bhog – Festive Durga Puja Comfort Food Recipe

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Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 20 min Prep Time 🔥 45 min Cook Time 🍽️ 4 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Healthy Diet

What you'll need Fresh from the market 250 gram 250g Gobindobhog Rice (गॉबिंदोभोग चावल) 100 gram 100g Sona Moong Dal (सोना मूंग दाल) 3 tablespoon 3 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी) 1 teaspoon 1 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera (जीरा) 2 2 Bay Leaves / Tej Patta (तेज पत्ता) 4 clove 4 Cloves / Laung (लौंग) 4 4 Green Cardamom Pods / Elaichi (इलायची) 1 1 small Cinnamon Stick / Dalchini (दालचीनी) +17 more in the full recipe ↗

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01 Step Phase 1: Preparation & Setup Rinse Gobindobhog rice and sona moong dal together under cold water until water runs clear; then soak them in fresh water for 30 minutes. High Flame / Tez Aanch – bring a pot of water to a rolling boi...

02 Step Phase 1: Preparation & Setup Gather whole spices (cumin, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon) in a small bowl; measure ghee, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt in separate containers. Sensory cue: the spices should feel dry...

03 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a heavy‑bottomed pot over Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch. Add cumin seeds; listen for a gentle crackling sound as they hit the hot ghee. Immediately add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom,...

04 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering Drain the soaked rice and dal; add them to the pot and stir continuously for 2 minutes, allowing each grain to coat in ghee. Visual cue: rice and dal turn a glossy, golden‑amber shade and you hear a s...

05 Step Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering Sprinkle turmeric and red chili powder; stir quickly to avoid burning. Aromatic cue: a warm, earthy scent rises, signalling the spices are perfectly toasted.

06 Step Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce Pour 1.5 L water into the pot, add salt, and increase to High Flame / Tez Aanch until the mixture reaches a vigorous boil. Once boiling, reduce to Low Flame / Dheemi Aanch, cover with a tight lid, and...

07 Step Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce While khichuri simmers, heat 1 tbsp ghee in a separate skillet over Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch. Add mustard seeds; when they start to pop, toss in nigella seeds, green chilies, and grated ginger. St...

08 Step Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce Add the blanched vegetables to the skillet, sprinkle the toasted fennel seed powder (Mabapu Twist), and sauté for 3‑4 minutes until they are just tender and glossy. Visual cue: vegetables acquire a su...

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 bowl (approximately 200g) 585.00 Calories per serving 14.20g Protein 92.50g Carbs 16.80g Fat Fiber 6.80g Sugar 4.20g Sodium 420.00mg Cholesterol 12.00mg

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