Rice & Lentils Stew | Bhoger Khichuri | Moong Dal Khichdi

Rice & Lentils Stew - How To Make Perfect Dal Khichdi - Bhoger Khichuri Without Onion And Garlic This particular khichuri (khichdi) recipe is a speciality of West Bengal which is made without onion or garlic as it is offered to the goddess during festivals, hence the name bhoger khichuri where bhog refers to the food offered to the Gods and khichuri means a mixture of everything. Apart from that people even make khichdi for a normal meal as it is very nutritious and healthy. Traditionally only potatoes, cauliflower and green peas are added but you can add any vegetables according to your preference. 🔔Please click on the link below and subscribe to Curries With Bumbi so that I can bring more new recipes for you-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc5O8GaMvAGjmvENEvvqZrg Ingredients for making moon dal khichdi - Serves 6 * 1 cup (standard measuring cup) rice. I used kalijeera rice (gobindobhog) but you can use any rice according to your preference.Short grained rice cook quickly and mix with the dal very well. * 1 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils) * 8 cups hot water (use more if required) * 6 large cauliflower florets (one for each person) * 3 large potatoes cut into half * 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas (thawed before adding) * 1 teaspoon turmeric powder(haldi) * 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder/cayenne pepper (totally optional) * 2 teaspoons ground cumin (jeera powder) * 1 tablespoon grated ginger * 4 tablespoons water to make spice paste * 1 tablespoon tomato paste or 2 medium fresh ripe tomatoes. If using fresh tomatoes please stir with spice paste till they turn mushy and pulpy. * 2 dry bay leaves * 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds * 3 dry red chillies * 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder * 2 teaspoon salt or as per taste * 2 teaspoons sugar (optional) * 2 tablespoons oil * 1 tablespoon ghee (optional). Can even use oil or butter or vegan butter. Can serve this with pakoras, fried eggplant or cabbage curry (link to those recipes given below. KEEP IN TOUCH FOOD LOVERS - My email - [email protected]. Share the photos of your culinary success by emailing me. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/currieswithbumbi 🎬 Related Videos - 🎬 Pakora recipes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxgPEcdhkY4HEQ4BJJRPDb8DrsTN87VVV 🎬 Cabbage Curry - https://youtu.be/n6w1xPfOyLw 🎬 Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxgPEcdhkY4HGC40CzrMe3Itzjr2-AwUt 🎬 How To Make Ghee At Home - https://youtu.be/fRhy_-qvqp8 🎬 Pan Fried Eggplant Recipe (Begun Bhaja) - https://youtu.be/fXogyBXNG9Y 🎼Background Music - (From YouTube Audio Library) Blue Dream By Cheel Come On In By Silent Partner #dalkhichdi #bhogerkhichuri #currieswithbumbi DISCLAIMER- The information provided on this channel is for general purposes only and should not be considered as professional experience. All opinions/views/suggestions expressed here are based on my personal experience of cooking which I gained for years at my own home kitchen. While making videos, I have taken into consideration all possible and required safety precautions, but still any action you take based upon the information on this channel is strictly at your own discretion and risk, and we are not liable for any harm or damage in connection after watching or trying out the content presented in our videos. Have a happy and safe cooking experience.