Sangeeta's Kitchen Delights

Bhoger khichuri means Khichri for offering to God. This is a traditional Bengali recipe. In Bengal, there are so many puja (E.g. Durga puja, Kali puja, Lakshmi puja, Saraswati puja etc). In all puja, there is a must made Bhog thali (offering to God)  which comes with a special khichuri with some simple fried vegetable and Labra sabji (sometimes Niramish Alu'r dum ) with Bengali tomato chutney . This Khichuri has a very special taste. Today I am sharing with you this recipe with some tips & tricks. Hope you enjoy it.. Lets, go to the recipe. Preparation Time   :   15  minutes Cook Time          :  1 hour  15 minutes Serves              :  5  people Ingredients: Sona Moong Dal- 1 cup Gobindo Bhog Rice-  1 cup Mustard oil- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon  Ghee- 1 tablespoon +  1 tablespoon Potato(Cubed)- 1 large whole...

Niramish Alu'r Dum is a traditional Bengali Alu'r Dum recipe without onion and garlic. Niramish means vegetarian with no onion & garlic. This is also called "Bhoger Alu'r Dum" that means this can be used for offering to God. This Alu'r dum mainly appear in two famous traditional Bengali combo, one is Luchi with Alu'r dum & Chola'r dal  ; another one is Bhoger Khichuri /Bhuna Khichuri with Alu'r Dum. Which one is your favourite? Share with me. Lets go to the recipe. Preparation Time   :   15  minutes Cook Time          :  50  minutes Serves              :  8  people Ingredients: Boiled Potato- 8 Medium Blanched Peas- 1/2 cup Salt to taste Sugar- 2 teaspoon Mustard Oil- 1/4 cup Whole Spices, Green Cardamom- 5 pods Clove- 3 pieces Cinnamon Stick- 1 piece Bay leaf- 2 pieces Dry Red Chilli- 2 p...

Bhaja masala is a traditional Bengali spice mix which is used in many curries like Ghugni, Cholar dal , alur dom, Labra, kumror chokka etc, Bhoger Khichuri, Chumur, phuchka, chat, alu kabli, doi bora, etc. Its made with all very common Indian spices. You don't need more time to make it. Just roast and grind, you can store it and use when required. Lets go to the recipe. Cook Time          :  4  minutes Grinding Time    :    2  minutes Ingredients: Bay Leaf- 2~3 pieces Dry Red Chilli- 6~8 pieces Green Cardamom- 6 pods Cinnamon Stick- 1 piece Fennel Seeds- 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds- 1.5 tablespoon Cumin Seeds- 3 tablespoon How to Make: Heat a pan. Add bay leaf followed by dry red chilli. Break them for easy handling. Roast for 30 seconds in medium to low heat(continuous stirring) . Add cardamom and cinnamon. Roast for 30 seconds(continuous stir...

Cholar'r dal (Chana dal) is traditional Bengali preparation where main ingredient is split Bengal gram. Its a little sweet lentil preparation with raisin, fried coconut and fried potato. Cholar'r dal is a complete vegetarian recipe (No Onion No Garlic) . So, you can serve it in any veg day. Normally, It is served with luchi, kochuri, paratha, ruti, rice etc. In any puja, Bengali made this preparation with luchi(Deep fried bread). Luchi with cholar dal is a traditional festive staple breakfast in Bengali cuisine. Lets go to the recipe. Preparation Time   :   15  minutes Cook Time          :  40  minutes Serves              :  8  people Ingredients: Chola'r / Chana dal (soaked & boiled with salt) - 2 cup Mustard Oil - 3 tablespoon Coconut(chopped) - 1/4 cup Potato (cubed) - 1 large Salt to taste Sugar - 2 tablespoon Ghee - 1 tablespoon Bay le...

Sambar, also spelled sambhar or sambaar is a very famous south Indian  Split Pigeon Pea/Toor dal base vegetable preparation which is served with Dosa, Idli, Vada, Rice, Upma etc. Sambar can be made with any single vegetable or mixed vegetables. Its a one kind of lentil based vegetable stew where  tamarind water & curry leaves are the two main key ingredients. Here a special spice powder is used, called Sambar Powder which is another key ingredient. You can use homemade & store bought sambar powder. But in all over south India, sambar recipe varies from place to place. This is a standard hotel style Mixed Vegetable Sambar recipe which I am going to share. Lets go to the recipe. Preparation Time   :   20  minutes Cook Time          :  45  minutes Serves              :  8-10  people Ingredients: Toor Dal/Split Pigeon Peas(Soaked & Boiled with sa...